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Pictures often say a lot -- but this one even more.

China's growing confidence is clear in this shot of General Xu Caihou, who serves as the second-highest ranking officer in China's military.

General Xu visited the US Pacific Command at Ft. Smith in Hawaii after meetings with Defense Secretary Robert Gates (pictured above) and President Obama.

The photo ran in the PLA Daily on the 29th of October.

-- Steve Clemons

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Posted by Hans Suter, Nov 08 2009, 4:10AM - Link

in daily life at least the superior offers his hand to the inferior.

Posted by Andy, Nov 08 2009, 7:42AM - Link

Steve, the chinese general's name is Xu Caihou, not Xu cahou.

Posted by JohnH, Nov 08 2009, 9:40AM - Link

Maybe the Chinese general was expecting a salute. After all, top American officials, including former prez Bush, salute the US military. And Obama even marches in step with them (see the Dover AFB video.)

Civilian control of the military?

Posted by Steve Clemons, Nov 08 2009, 11:14AM - Link

Andy -- many thanks for the catch. best, steve clemons

Posted by MNPundit, Nov 08 2009, 5:49PM - Link

Okay, I'm never sure. Is his first name Xu, or is that his family name?

I never know if people switch it in a western context or not. I am assuming his given name is Caihou.

Posted by Dan Kervick, Nov 09 2009, 8:07AM - Link

A boy names "Xu".

Looks like a tough sonofabitch.