Emperor meets with China's Vice President Xi

Emperor meets with China's Vice President Xi

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) meets with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (R) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Dec. 15, 2009. The meeting came amid controversy over the Japanese government's decision to accept China's request for an exceptional imperial audience, which goes against protocol requiring such a request a month in advance. (Pool photo)

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