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China firmly pursues peaceful development: defense minister
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-08-01 11:52

China firmly pursues peaceful development: defense minister

Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie, who is also member of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and a state councilor, speaks at a reception to mark the 82nd founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2009. [Xinhua]