Adm. Timothy Keating (L), U.S. commander in the Pacific, chats with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi during their meeting at the Foreign Ministry office in Beijing January 14, 2008. Keating is in China to strengthen military ties between the two countries. [Agencies]

U.S. Navy Adm Timothy Keating (L), commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, is welcomed by China's General Guo Boxiong upon his arrival at the Ba Yi Building in Beijing January 14, 2008. [Agencies]