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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter welcomes Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, to the Pentagon, June 11, 2015. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.

Carter Meets Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter welcomes Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, to the Pentagon, June 11, 2015. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.

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