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Cao inspects escort ship "Takanami"

2007-08-31 00:58:06 SINA English

Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan, center, salutes as he inspects an escort ship "Takanami," during his visit at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, west of Tokyo Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. Cao is on his five-day visit to Japan, which is aimed at reversing a freeze in defense contacts between the two Asian neighbors and improving overall ties. (Photo/AP)

Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan salutes as he inspects an escort ship "Takanami," during his visit at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, west of Tokyo Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. Cao is on his five-day visit to Japan, which is aimed at reversing a freeze in defense contacts between the two Asian neighbors and improving overall ties. (Photo/AP)

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