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NATO chief praises China's participation in anti-piracy campaign off Somalia

The NATO secretary general on Monday praised the Chinese navy's anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia and indicated NATO's willingness to work with China on the issue. "I am applauding what is a rather unique position of the Chinese navy... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Tue, Jan 20 2009

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