An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

You have accessed part of a historical collection on defense.gov. Some of the information contained within may be outdated and links may not function. Please contact the DOD Webmaster with any questions.
Immediate Release

Readout of Secretary Chuck Hagel's Meeting with People's Republic of China State Council, Yang Jiechi

Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby provided the following readout:

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met in the Pentagon today with People's Republic of China State Councilor Yang Jiechi.

The two leaders discussed the importance of maintaining the positive momentum that has developed in the U.S.-China military-to-military relationship. They also reaffirmed their shared interest in strengthening cooperation on regional and global challenges, and noted the potential for greater cooperation in several areas, to include providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief when crises arise, and containing the spread of Ebola in West Africa.

Both sides highlighted the importance of President Obama's trip to Beijing in November and expressed a shared desire that the trip be a success.