China defense chief visits N. Korea

China defense chief visits N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie (C) reviews a guard of honor during a welcome ceremony near the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum in Pyongyang on Nov. 22, 2009. Liang became the first Chinese defense chief to visit North Korea since 2006. Walking beside Liang was Kim Yong Chun, minister of the North Korean People's Armed Forces.

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