US. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L) and Xu Caihou (2nd L), vice chairman of the People's Liberation Army Central Military Commission, listen to national anthems during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington October 27, 2009. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 28 months ago

US. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L) and Xu Caihou (2nd L), vice chairman of the People's Liberation Army Central Military Commission, listen to national anthems during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington October 27, 2009.

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