Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) and Wu Bangguo, Chairman of China's National People's Congress shake hands at the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks, in Beijing October 14, 2009. China and Russia signed a pact to notify each other of ballistic missile launch plans during Putin's visit this week to Beijing, Chinese media said on Wednesday. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) and Wu Bangguo, Chairman of China's National People's Congress shake hands at the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks, in Beijing October 14, 2009. China and Russia signed a pact to notify each other of ballistic missile launch plans during Putin's visit this week to Beijing, Chinese media said on Wednesday.

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