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The regional security officer and assistant regional security officer from the U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai present American mini-hamburgers to a lieutenant of the Chinese People’s Armed Police (PAP) at a small celebration held in appreciation of the PAP’s support of consulate security, February 8, 2018. (U.S. Department of State photo)

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