U.S.-CHINA DEFENSE TIES Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy holds a press briefing at the Pentagon, Dec. 10, 2010, at the conclusion of a full day of bilateral defense consultative talks with defense officials of the People's Republic of China. The U.S. is seeking a more transparent defense relationship with China and Flournoy indicated that the talks were candid and open. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.05 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 156372-R-VLR20-793.jpg Photo Gallery