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Gates denies seeing India as military 'hedge' against China

By Demetri Sevastopulo and Jo Johnson in New Delhi

Published: February 28 2008 02:00 | Last updated: February 28 2008 02:00

Robert Gates, the US defence secretary, denied yesterday that US efforts to boost military relations with India were aimed at creating a "hedge" strategy against the rise of China.

"I don't see our improving military relationship in this region in the context of any other country, including China," said Mr Gates.

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