File:Chinese Embassy in Nuku'alofa.jpg

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Description	Embassy of China in the Kingdom of Tonga ‘Ofisi ‘o e ‘Amipasitoa ‘o Siaina ki Tonga 中华人民共和国驻汤加王国大使馆
Source	Own work
Date	2007-08-16
Author	Kransky
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