` I would commend them for the way that they 've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan , compared to the past , '' Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia 's defense minister Sunday in Bali . China handled negotiations of U.S. arms sale to China well , Panetta says . Still , there are some concerns about China nuclear program , he says . A strong relationship with China is in the interest of global security .
China handled negotiations of U.S. arms sale to China well , Panetta says . Still , there are some concerns about China nuclear program , he says . A strong relationship with China is in the interest of global security .