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In pictures: Gates goes to China

Fortune sent Photographer Paolo Pellegrin to tag along with Bill Gates on a 4-day visit in April, during which the Microsoft chairman was celebrated -- and had reason to celebrate.

By David Kirkpatrick, Fortune senior editor

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Gates meets with Tsinghua University President Gu Binglin prior to receiving an honorary degree.

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