Joe Biden unveils Pentagon task force to meet challenge posed by China, vows to 'chart strong path forward' The task force will be headed by Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defence Dr Ely Ratner and will provide its final findings and recommendations within four months President Joe Biden speaks at the Pentagon on Wednesday, 10 February. AP Washington: The Pentagon has established a task force to provide recommendations in the next few months to address the challenge posed by China, US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday. "The task force will work quickly, drawing on civilian and military experts across the Department, to provide, within the next few months, recommendations to (Defense) Secretary (Lloyd) Austin on key priorities and decision points so that we can chart a strong path forward on China-related matters," Biden said in his remarks during his maiden visit to the Pentagon on Wednesday.