Statement from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush December 1, 2018 Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment …
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Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over the Pacific during World War II, protecting America at CIA headquarters, or leading our …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. June 15, 2018 EXCERPTS OF REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP IN PRESS GAGGLE 9:03 A.M. EDT * * * * Q Mr. President, you have spoken so passionately about the circumstances that led to Otto Warmbier’s death. THE PRESIDENT: Yeah. Q In the same breath, you’re …
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Press Conference by President Trump FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: June 12, 2018 Capella Hotel Singapore 4:15 P.M. SGT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. We appreciate it. We’re getting ready to go back. We had a tremendous 24 hours. We’ve had a tremendous three months, actually, because this has been going on for quite a while. …
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Remarks by President Trump after Meeting with Vice Chairman Kim Yong Chol of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea South Lawn 2:41 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: The meeting went very well. We’ll be meeting on June 12th in Singapore. It went very well. It’s really a get-to-know-you kind of a situation. Mike has spent …
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Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis; John Chipman, Director-General and Chief Executive, IISS June 2, 2018 JOHN CHIPMAN: Ministers, members of houses of parliament, delegates, welcome to the opening plenary of the 17th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. We have a very full program before us this morning, and so I’m delighted to be able to open …
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Mike Pompeo Secretary of State The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC May 21, 2018 MS JAMES: Good morning. (Applause.) Welcome to the Heritage Foundation. My name is Kay James and I have the honor of being the president here. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome our distinguished guest, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, back to …
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Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Riyadh, Saudi Arabia April 28, 2018 QUESTION: Secretary Pompeo, thank you for joining us on your very first trip as Secretary of State. SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Jonathan. It’s great to be with you. QUESTION: So I want to start with those incredible images that we saw of Kim Jong-un stepping into South …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. March 6, 2018 REMARKS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On U.S.-Africa Relations: A New Framework George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia Thank you. Thank you so much, Dr. Cabrera, for the warm welcome. And it is a pleasure to be here at George Mason, and I’m …
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Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC February 18, 2018 MS BRENNAN: Rex Tillerson admits he was an unconventional choice for Secretary of State. He had no prior government experience. But as CEO of ExxonMobil, he had crisscrossed the globe striking deals with foreign leaders. Secretary Tillerson, a man who still considers himself a Boy …
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Statement of Susan Thornton Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations February 15, 2018 Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, members of the committee, it is my great honor to appear here today as the President’s nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia …
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Secretary of State’s greetings on Lunar New Year
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“Secretary Tillerson hosted Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at the State Department for a bilateral meeting on February 8, 2018. They agreed on the importance of continuing a constructive and productive relationship aimed at cooperation on mutual challenges and addressing our differences forthrightly. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed President Trump and President Xi’s commitment …
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REMARKS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On U.S. Engagement in the Western Hemisphere University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas Strong institutions and governments that are accountable to their people also secure their sovereignty against potential predatory actors that are now showing up in our hemisphere. China – as it does in emerging markets …
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On The Way Forward for the United States Regarding Syria January 17, 2018 Hoover Institute at Stanford University Stanford, California SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Well, good morning. And I really, really appreciate this opportunity to swing down to Stanford while I was out on …
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By Susan Thornton on January 8, 2018 In the first year of the Trump Administration, the United States worked tirelessly with our East Asian and Pacific allies and partners to strengthen cooperation and foster new relationships to address security threats and increase U.S. economic opportunities. As we move forward in 2018, I wanted to take a moment …
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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Heather Nauert, spokesperson January 9, 2018 Talks between South Korea and North Korea on the Winter Olympics The United States welcomes the January 9 meeting between the Republic of Korea and North Korea aimed at ensuring a safe, secure, and successful Winter Olympics …
Read More» Interview With Elise Labott of CNN Interview Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC January 5, 2018 QUESTION: Let’s start with North Korea. There was big news last night about the North and South arranging talks for next week, North Korea now coming to the table. Is that an opening maybe for talks with the U.S. …
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SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to speak today. On behalf of the United States, I thank Japan and Foreign Minister Kono for convening this ministerial session on the growing threat from North Korea. Upon taking office, President Trump identified North Korea as the United States’s greatest national security threat. That judgment …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson December 12, 2017 EXCEPTS OF REMARKS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on “Meeting the Foreign Policy Challenges of 2017 and Beyond,” the 2017 Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Forum December 12, 2017 Washington, D.C. SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, thank you so much, Stephen, for that warm welcome. * * * …
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Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The D.P.R.K.’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them must …
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Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 22, 2017 I visited Naypyitaw, Burma on November 15, where I met separately with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. I reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment to Burma’s successful democratic transition …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 9, 2017 PRESS BRIEFING BY SECRETARY OF STATE REX TILLERSON World China Hotel Beijing, China 3:21 P.M. CST It is a pleasure to be back in Beijing. As you know, this is the third stop of the President’s lengthy trip. So we’re kind of at the …
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Blue House Seoul, Republic of Korea 5:20 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT MOON: (As interpreted.) I extend my heartfelt welcome to the visit by Your Excellency, President Donald Trump, and Madam First Lady to the Republic of Korea. His visit marks the first state visit by the U.S. President to Korea in 25 years. And President Trump …
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By Christopher Connell Oct 30, 2017 The United States is sending tens of millions of dollars in lifesaving assistance to ease the plight of the Rohingya who have fled their homes in Burma. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has voiced extreme concern about the reported atrocities against the Muslim minority and called for an immediate …
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Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State John J. Hamre, CEO for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Center for Strategic & International Studies Washington, DC October 18, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, thank you so much, John, and it is a real pleasure to be back in the building. And I was asking John if …
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The Secretary’s one day stop in Beijing featured meetings with senior Chinese officials Click here for more details about the Secretary’s trip to Beijing. For more photos of the Secretary’s visit, click here .
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Beijing September 28 – October 1 to meet with senior Chinese leaders. Secretary Tillerson will discuss a range of issues, including the President’s planned travel to the region, the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and trade and investment. Secretary Tillerson’s visit to China reaffirms the Administration’s …
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Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC September 14, 2017 North Korea’s provocative missile launch represents the second time the people of Japan, a treaty ally of the United States, have been directly threatened in recent weeks. These continued provocations only deepen North Korea’s diplomatic and economic isolation. United Nations Security Council …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 21, 2017 Remarks by President Trump on the Strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia Fort Myer Arlington, Virginia 9:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Please be seated. Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Tillerson, members of the Cabinet, …
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“In response, the Trump administration, with the support of the international community, is applying diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea to achieve the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and a dismantling of the regime’s ballistic-missile programs. We are replacing the failed policy of ‘strategic patience,’ which expedited the North Korean …
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One of the first threats we were confronted with upon entering office is North Korea, and it was the first policy area that we felt an urgency to deal with. And I think, as many of you have watched over the last several months, that threat has materialized in the ways that we expected it …
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SECRETARY OF COMMERCE WILBUR ROSS: “FREE-TRADE IS A TWO-WAY STREET” “The Trump administration believes in free and fair trade and will use every available tool to counter the protectionism of those who pledge allegiance to free trade while violating its core principles. The U.S. is working to restore a level playing field, and under President …
Read More» Departments of Commerce and the Treasury Washington, D.C. July 19, 2017 Statement From Secretary Wilbur Ross And Secretary Steven Mnuchin Following the U.S. – China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue We thank Vice Premier Wang and the Chinese delegation for making the journey to Washington for this first session of the U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. We also …
Read More» I join Secretary Tillerson in mourning the death of Liu Xiaobo, a courageous advocate who dedicated his life to the pursuit of democracy and liberty. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Liu Xia, his family and friends, and the Chinese people. A poet and scholar, Mr. Liu received the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON July 13, 2017 On the Passing of Liu Xiaobo Today, I join those in China and around the world in mourning the tragic passing of 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo, who died while serving a lengthy prison sentence in China for promoting peaceful democratic reform. Mr. Liu …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 13, 2017 Statement from the Press Secretary on the Death of Liu Xiaobo President Donald J. Trump was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Chinese political prisoner Liu Xiaobo. The President’s heartfelt condolences go …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON July 13, 2017 On the Passing of Liu Xiaobo Today, I join those in China and around the world in mourning the tragic passing of 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo, who died while serving a lengthy prison sentence in China for promoting peaceful democratic reform. Mr. Liu …
Read More» I join Secretary Tillerson in mourning the death of Liu Xiaobo, a courageous advocate who dedicated his life to the pursuit of democracy and liberty. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Liu Xia, his family and friends, and the Chinese people. A poet and scholar, Mr. Liu received the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize …
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Thank you, Mr. President. To my friends on the Security Council, I must say that today is a dark day. It is a dark day because yesterday’s actions by North Korea made the world a more dangerous place. Their illegal missile launch was not only dangerous, but reckless and irresponsible. It showed that North Korea …
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US Ambassador to the Peoples’ Republic of China Terry Branstad and his family have arrived in China and met with the press at his official residence Wednesday, June 28. His wife Christine, daughter Alison and her husband Jerry Costa, and granddaughters have joined him in Beijing. During the media event he said: “We recognize this …
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U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad will soon arrive in Beijing as the personal representative of the U.S. President to China. In advance of his arrival, Ambassador Branstad, who was sworn in on May 24, recorded a video message for the Chinese people: http://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rr7uhp10.html
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis hosted Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and General Fang Fenghui, Chief of the People’s Liberation Army’s Joint Staff Department for the inaugural U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue (D&SD) on June 21, 2017 together with other senior U.S. and Chinese officials. This new, high-level framework …
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson And Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis At a Joint Press Availability June 21, 2017 Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, D.C. SECRETARY TILLERSON: Hello. Good afternoon, all. I do want to thank Secretary Mattis, State Councilor Yang Jiechi, and PLA Chief of Joint Staff Fang Fenghui for a day of very productive …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE June 15, 2017 U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue to Be Held June 21, 2017 The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense today announced that the inaugural U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue (D&SD) will be held in Washington, D.C. …
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Cultural Affairs Officer Joshua Lustig relayed Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s message of support for the LGBTI community to an audience of 70 activists and the general public at the opening of the American portion of ShanghaiPRIDE’s pride week film festival. Public Affairs was a co-sponsor for the event, which helped ShanghaiPRIDE obtain copyrights to …
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On March 2nd, I had the honor of being sworn in as the 14th Secretary of Energy of the United States, representing the Administration of President Donald J. Trump. My job is to promote the development of a diverse and reliable American energy portfolio, ensure the resiliency of our energy infrastructure, and to continually push …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON June 4, 2017 28th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square This year marks the 28th anniversary of the Chinese government’s violent suppression of a peaceful protest that took place in and around Tiananmen Square. We call again on China to make a full accounting of those …
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5/11/2017 Washington – President of the United States Donald Trump and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping agreed at their Mar-a-Lago meeting to advance U.S. – China economic cooperation with a 100-day action plan under the framework of the U.S. – China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. Under the leadership of the co-chairs, Secretary of …
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Remarks to U.S. Department of State Employees May 3, 2017 Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, D.C. SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good morning. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Are we on? Can you all hear me back there in the back? Can you hear me now? (Laughter.) Can you hear me now? AUDIENCE: Yes. SECRETARY …
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SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you, Secretary General, for that most helpful briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Secretary of State of the United States, and I thank you for the opportunity to address the Security Council. According to UN Security Council Resolution 2321, a stated objective of this council is North …
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Past efforts have failed to halt North Korea’s unlawful weapons programs and nuclear and ballistic missile tests. With each provocation, North Korea jeopardizes stability in Northeast Asia and poses a growing threat to our Allies and the U.S. homeland. North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is an urgent national security threat and top foreign policy priority. Upon assuming office, President Trump ordered a thorough …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary April 7, 2017 Statement from the Press Secretary on the United States-China Visit President Donald J. Trump was pleased to host Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madam Peng Liyuan at Mar-a-Lago over the last two days. This visit was a great opportunity for both presidents and their …
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“The Trump administration remains dedicated to working with China toward mutual goals of respect, security, and prosperity. As we do so, we will not shy away from frank discussions which are necessary to narrow our differences. I hope President Xi, First Lady Madam Peng, and the entire Chinese delegation enjoy their visit to the United …
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Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State The Department of State Washington, DC March 22, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good morning, and thank you all for traveling to Washington, D.C. to participate in this counter-ISIS/Daesh ministerial conference. It is indeed encouraging to see the attendance. When the forces of ISIS and Daesh tune into their TVs and …
Read More»![U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, on March 19, 2017. [State Department photo/Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/252/2017/03/33481739696_a7b81d036c_k-750x450.jpg "U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, on March 19, 2017. [State Department photo/Public Domain]")
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to Beijing, March 18-19, his first official visit to China. He met with President Xi, State Councilor Yang and Foreign Minister Wang to pursue a constructive and results-based relationship with China. From Department of State: https://www.state.gov/secretary/travel/2017/t3/index.htm 03/19/17 Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting With President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (P.R.C.) ; Office of the Spokesperson; Washington, DC 03/19/17 Remarks With President Xi Jinping Before Their Meeting ; Secretary of State Rex W. …
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Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MARK TONER, ACTING SPOKESPERSON March 7, 2017 Secretary of State Tillerson to Travel to Tokyo, Seoul, and Beijing U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and China March 15-19, his first visit as Secretary to the East Asia and Pacific region. In …
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President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on February 28. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we …
Read More»![U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on February 28, 2017. [State Department Photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/252/2017/03/33042436291_cca7d31de2_k-750x450.jpg "Secretary Tillerson Meets With Chinese State Councilor Yang in Washington")
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT February 28, 2017 Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting with State Councilor of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Yang Jiechi The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Mark Toner: United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met today with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi …
Read More» Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 21, 2017 The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Mark Toner: Today, United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke by phone with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi. Secretary Tillerson and State Councilor Yang affirmed the importance of a constructive bilateral relationship. The two sides agreed on …
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Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting with Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi
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Rex Tillerson, a globe-trotting oil executive and engineer, is the new U.S. secretary of state and chief foreign affairs adviser to President Trump. He was confirmed February 1 as the 69th secretary of state, a position first held by Thomas Jefferson and most recently by John Kerry. Five predecessors won the Nobel Peace Prize. Rex Tillerson …
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REMARKS OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP – AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY INAUGURAL ADDRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort …
Read More» The Trump Administration is committed to a foreign policy focused on American interests and American national security. Peace through strength will be at the center of that foreign policy. This principle will make possible a stable, more peaceful world with less conflict and more common ground. Defeating ISIS and other radical Islamic terror groups will …
Read More» In this section, we share memories of World War II veterans. From Wayne Johnson, the 23rd Fighter Group, 14th Air Force “The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought on a surge of patriotism throughout America. I signed up for the U.S. Army Air Corps on 8 December, 1941… After completion of the Air Corps pilot …
Read More» Good afternoon, Vice Governor Mr. Bing Zhigang, CPPCC Liaoning Vice Chairman Mr. Teng Weiping, fellow consuls general and distinguished guests from all over Northeast China, welcome to our celebration of the 240th birthday of the United States of America! This is my third year celebrating Independence Day with you, and as many of you know, …
Read More» The U.S. National Travel and Tourism Strategy set a goal of welcoming 100 million international visitors to the United States by the end of 2021. As the second largest source of spending on U.S. travel and tourism, China is essential to achieving this goal. In 2014, Chinese visitors spent $24 billion traveling to U.S. cities, …
Read More» September 29, 2016 Contact: DEA Public Affairs (202) 307-7977 U.S. and Chinese Drug Enforcement Agencies Meet on Synthetic Opioid Efforts Meeting held to discuss ways to improve and enhance U.S.-China joint drug investigations SEP 29 (WASHINGTON) – This week the heads of the national drug-control agencies for the United States and the People’s Republic of …
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September 4-6, Hangzhou – President Barack Obama attended his tenth and final G20 summit in Hangzhou. During the summit, President Obama and President Xi affirmed their commitment to managing differences and expanding cooperation on a range of issues. UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon joined Obama and Xi when they formally joined the Paris Agreement, marking …
Read More» John Kerry Secretary of State Hangzhou, China September 3, 2016 Today the United States and China demonstrated their continued, shared commitment to climate leadership when, on the margins of the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in Hangzhou, China, President Obama and President Xi deposited each country’s official instrument to formally join the Paris Agreement reached last December. …
Read More» President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping have forged a historic partnership between the United States and China to lead in combatting climate change. From the Sunnylands meeting in 2013, to the landmark November 2014 Joint Announcement on Climate Change and the September 2015 and March 2016 Joint Presidential Statements on Climate Change, leadership by …
Read More» Today, the United States and China formally joined the Paris Agreement in a ceremony in Hangzhou, China. President Obama and President Xi deposited each country’s official instrument to join the agreement with United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon. Today’s announcement marks another milestone in President Obama and President Xi’s legacy of climate leadership and represents …
Read More» The President met today with President Xi Jinping of China. The two leaders commended the progress achieved in strengthening the foundation of the bilateral relationship and committed to continuing to manage differences constructively and expand practical cooperation on regional and global challenges. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with jointly joining the Paris climate agreement and pledged to work together …
Read More» BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In 1872, the Congress established Yellowstone National Park — the first park of its kind anywhere in the world. Decades later, the passage of the Antiquities Act in 1906 created our first national historic preservation policy. Under this new authority, and heavily inspired by …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary August 18, 2016 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Trip to China and Laos President Obama will travel to China and Laos September 2-9, 2016. This trip will highlight the President’s ongoing commitment to the G-20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation as …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 25, 2016 The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Fumio Kishida, the Secretary of State of the United States, John Kerry, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, Julie Bishop, met in Vientiane, Laos, on 25 July 2016, for the sixth ministerial meeting of the …
Read More» OPENING STATEMENT: National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at her meeting with PRC President Xi Jinping July 25, 2016, Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR RICE: Thank you very much, Mr. President, I am very grateful for your warm welcome, receiving me again, and I bring you warmest greetings from President …
Read More» July 25, 2016, Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR RICE: Thank you very much, Mr. President, I am very grateful for your warm welcome, receiving me again, and I bring you warmest greetings from President Obama and Mrs. Obama to you and Madam Peng. The President is very much looking forward …
Read More» July 9, Chengdu – Assistant Public Affairs Officer Elizabeth Jones opened the first Chengdu Fancy Music Drum Festival, which hosted eight world-renowned drummers, including 4 Americans, for two days of performances and master classes in Chengdu. The drummers represented the diversity and innovation of the American music scene and encouraged the amateur musicians in the …
Read More» Throughout the Obama Administration, the promotion and protection of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons has been a specific focus of our engagement around the world. U.S. diplomacy, foreign assistance and other activities abroad have all sought to advance this goal, ensuring that efforts to promote and protect LGBT human …
Read More» Good morning. I’d like to thank State Councilor Guo for hosting us here today for our second High-Level Dialogue on Cybercrimes and Related Issues. Secretary Johnson and Attorney General Lynch regret that they cannot be here with us. They are managing the U.S. response to the tragic events in Orlando. The Attorney General and I, …
Read More» Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC The United States and China met to reaffirm their national, bilateral, and international commitments to ocean conservation at the eighth U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) in Beijing June 6-7, 2016. The two countries pledged to continue diplomatic, law enforcement, and scientific cooperation to protect the ocean from the …
Read More» Discuss Wildlife Trafficking and Ivory Ban at the Eighth U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue United States and China Discuss Wildlife Trafficking and Ivory Ban at the Eighth U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC The United States and China discussed efforts to combat wildlife trafficking during the eighth round of the …
Read More» Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi At the U.S.-China Press Statements Great Hall of the People Beijing, China Secretary Lew: Thank you. I’d like to thank Vice Premier Wang Yang, State Councilor Yang Jiechi, and the Chinese delegation for hosting us at …
Read More» Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC On the occasion of the Strategic & Economic Dialogue (S&ED) June 6-7, 2016, the United States and China decided to, among other things: Support denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula: The United States and China condemned North Korea’s January 6, 2016 nuclear test and subsequent launches using ballistic missile …
Read More» Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State National Museum Beijing, China Secretary Kerry: Thank you very much, Madam Vice Premier. Look, at the outset, I want to make it clear to everybody that I was totally prepared to trade my speech for more singing. (Laughter.) I want to thank the Yale’s Spizzwinks, as they are known, …
Read More» Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew Diyatoau State Guesthouse Beijing, China Secretary Kerry: Well, good morning, everybody, Ni hao. I’m happy to be here. We’re very grateful to President Xi for coming this morning and for opening up this Strategic and Economic Dialogue, and to all of his designated representatives …
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, second left, speaks as U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jacob Lew, left, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, second right, and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi listen to him during a closing statements of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue at the Great Hall
Read More» Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris, France; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; and Beijing, China, June 2–8. Secretary Kerry will travel to Paris, France, June 2–4. The Secretary will participate in the French-hosted ministerial on Middle East peace, and …
Read More» PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION With courage and a love of country that knows no limits, America’s men and women in uniform exemplify patriotism at its core — stepping into harm’s way to protect our people …
Read More» The inaugural event of the United Tastes of America Asian Chef Challenge is rolling out across Asia, and it’s attracting culinary talents across the region. The United Tastes of America Asian Chef Challenge begins with preliminary competitions in five metropolitan cities – Taipei, Tokyo, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Seoul. The purpose of this competition is …
Read More» BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On April 22, 1970, millions of people from every corner of our country joined in common cause to demand basic protections to safeguard our planet for future generations. The first Earth Day helped transform the ways we interact with the world around us, and …
Read More» Special Briefing Tom Malinowski Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Washington, DC April 13, 2016 ASSISTANT SECRETARY MALINOWSKI: Thank you, everybody. My thanks to the Secretary. Also want to begin by thanking all of the hundreds and hundreds of people who work so hard over a period of months to compile these reports …
Read More» Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC April 13, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for being here. I’m going to make a statement and I have to run from here to an NSC meeting on a number of issues, so forgive me if I dash out of here. I’m …
Read More» 1. Over the past three years, climate change has become a pillar of the U.S.-China bilateral relationship. Both countries have taken strong measures at home to build green, low-carbon and climate-resilient economies, helping galvanize global action to combat climate change and culminating in the Paris Agreement reached last December. With their joint announcement of ambitious …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 28, 2016 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will present the 2016 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award to a group of extraordinary women from around the world tomorrow at the U.S. Department of State. The Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award annually recognizes women around the globe who have demonstrated …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 29, 2016 U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern will travel February 29 – March 2 to Beijing for the first time since the historic Paris Agreement on climate change. Special Envoy Stern will meet with counterparts to discuss implementation of the Paris Agreement, …
Read More» Thursday, February 25, 2016 Office of Public Affairs 202-482-4883 publicaffairs@doc.gov On Monday, February 29, the United States and China will launch the 2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year in Beijing at an opening ceremony hosted by Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premiere travel destination to help maximize the economic and social benefits of increased …
Read More» Ben Franklin Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m delighted to welcome Minister Wang Yi back to the State Department to the Ben Franklin Room and back to Washington. And we had a – this is about the third time that we have now met in the last weeks, and we’ve had occasion …
Read More» Press Statement John KerrySecretary of StateWashington, DC February 6, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to convey my warmest wishes of health and prosperity to all celebrating the Lunar New Year on February 8. In welcoming this New Year, let us look back on the …
Read More» STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY February 6, 2016 DPRK Missile Launch The United States strongly condemns today’s missile launch by the DPRK – a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolutions related to the DPRK use of ballistic missile technology. This is the second time in just over a month that the DPRK has chosen to conduct …
Read More» Washington, DC January 28, 2016 ….The dedication of this [Washington Post] building is a neon sign of faith in the future of journalism, the future of newspapers themselves. And we’ve all heard the modern-day Cassandras’ prophecy that – because of new technology – traditional journalism is a dying enterprise. But they don’t honor the fact …
Read More» The United States and nations around the world have unequivocally condemned North Korea’s latest nuclear test. This highly provocative act poses a grave threat to international peace and security and blatantly violates multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions. As I am reiterating today in conversations with my counterparts overseas, the U.S. is committed to defending the …
Read More» Great Hall of the People – Beijing, China President XI: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary, a warm welcome to China. We really have a very crowded schedule here and you are just here for one day. And I know before coming here, you visited a couple of Southeast Asian countries. We welcome you to China. Generally …
Read More» Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Beijing, China January 27, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Well, Mr. Minister, my friend, thank you very, very much. You and I have indeed met a great deal in the last three years. China and the United States have been able to find a level of new …
Read More» Remarks – Daniel R. Russel – Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs – Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Thank you, Ambassador Wagar, for the kind introduction. It’s a pleasure to be here at the National University of Singapore, and the Lee Kuan Yew School. I had …
Read More» Press Statement John Kirby Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC January 15, 2016 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Zurich, Switzerland, on January 20 where he will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss Syria and Ukraine. Secretary Kerry will then travel to the 2016 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 30, 2015 Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan will travel to Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo, November 1-10, to engage international stakeholders in the Department of State’s cross-cultural and educational diplomacy efforts. In Beijing, Assistant Secretary Ryan will meet with Chinese cultural …
Read More» China World Hotel Vice Minister Liu, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Ambassador Max Baucus, it is an honor to be here with you this morning to help open the 10th Meeting of the U.S.-China Joint Liaison Group Anti-Corruption Working Group. As many senior officials have stated …
Read More» Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken United States Ambassador to China Max Baucus Press Roundtable, Lost Heaven Restaurant, Beijing, China October 8, 2015 Deputy Secretary Blinken: It’s a great pleasure for me to be back in China. I began my job as the Deputy Secretary of State in January of this year. I had worked …
Read More» Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken United States Ambassador to China Max Baucus Press Roundtable, Lost Heaven Restaurant, Beijing, China October 8, 2015 Deputy Secretary Blinken: It’s a great pleasure for me to be back in China. I began my job as the Deputy Secretary of State in January of this year. I had worked …
Read More» Deputy Secretary Blinken: General, thank you very much for receiving us today. It’s a pleasure to be here again. You are right; this is my second trip to China in just a short period of time. It is a reflection of the tremendous importance that President Obama attaches to the relationship between our countries. I …
Read More» On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the People’s Republic of China as you celebrate the 66th anniversary of your nation’s founding on October 1. The people of the United States and the people of China enjoy a warm friendship, strengthened by work together to …
Read More» On the occasion of President Xi’s State Visit to Washington, D.C., the United States and China today marked another major milestone in their joint leadership in the fight against climate change with the release of a U.S.-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change. The Statement, which builds on last November’s historic announcement by President Obama …
Read More» September 25, 2015 Mid-Autumn Festival On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend the warmest greetings to all those celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. Around the world, families and friends are gathering to celebrate the harvest, and give thanks for the blessings we have received during the year. As part …
Read More» In November 2014, President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping stood together in Beijing to make a historic U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change, emphasizing their personal commitment to a successful climate agreement in Paris and marking a new era of multilateral climate diplomacy as well as a new pillar in their bilateral relationship. On …
Read More» On September 24-25, 2015, President Barack Obama hosted President Xi Jinping of China for a State visit. The two heads of state exchanged views on a range of global, regional, and bilateral subjects. President Obama and President Xi agreed to work together to constructively manage our differences and decided to expand and deepen cooperation in …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2015 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRESIDENT XI JINPING OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE Rose Garden 12:22 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. I want to once again welcome President Xi back …
Read More» By Jacob J. Lew Two years ago, China’s leaders charted a course to move to a more market-oriented, consumer-driven economy—a course that is not only in the best interest of China but also the rest of the world. President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States this week presents a crucial opportunity to reaffirm that …
Read More» Remarks as Prepared Good morning everyone. Thank you, President Knapp, for that kind introduction, and thank you to everyone at GW for hosting me. I wanted to come to this distinguished university to speak directly to younger people, because my topic this morning will impact your futures—whether you decide to open a business, develop cutting-edge …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary September 15, 2015 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic China President Obama will host Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, at the White House for an official State Visit on September 25, 2015. This …
Read More» On the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II in the Pacific I join President Obama and the American people in reflecting on today’s 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific theater. As we recall the war’s devastating toll and mourn those lost on all sides, we also …
Read More» Thank you very much, Mr. President. Thank you for welcoming me and my delegation. Thank you for the good and hard work of your team of colleagues with whom we have had very productive conversations. It is my honor to be back in Beijing on behalf of President Obama and to prepare for your very …
Read More» Press Statement at Meeting of U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice with General Fan Thank you very much, General Fan. It’s good to see you again, and it’s good to be back in Beijing. I’m glad we’re having this opportunity to address efforts after your latest visit to Washington in which we had an excellent …
Read More» Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Beijing, China As Delivered Remarks Ambassador Rice: Well, thank you very much Mr. State Councilor for welcoming me and my delegation. It is good to be back in Beijing. And you have, as always, been warm and generous in extending your hospitality and kindness to all of us. We are all very …
Read More» The seventh round of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, and the sixth round the U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange concluded in Washington, DC June 24. These dialogues were led by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew, Vice Premier Wang Yang, Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, and Vice Premier …
Read More» This statement was released by the governments of the United States and China on the occasion of the 2015 U.S.–China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange in Washington: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. June 24, 2015 Joint Statement: Sixth U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange The United States and China held …
Read More» The seventh round of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, and the sixth round the U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange concluded in Washington, DC June 24. These dialogues were led by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew, Vice Premier Wang Yang, Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, and Vice Premier …
Read More» The United States and China: Protecting and Conserving the Ocean “China and the United States – the two largest economies in the world, two of the top fishing nations in the world, and two of the global leaders in ocean science – have a very real opportunity to come together to deal with conserving and …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. REMARKS The Strategic & Economic Dialogue/Consultation on People-to-People Exchange Joint Opening Session with Vice President Joe Biden, Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong, Secretary of State John Kerry, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew, and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi Dean Acheson …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release FACT SHEET U.S.-China Development Cooperation The most pressing global health, environmental, and security threats are beyond the ability of any one nation to confront alone and require cooperative action to mitigate. From our respective contributions to global health security in West Africa to the …
Read More» As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, Melodee and I wish Muslims throughout China and around the world Ramadan Mubarak. Muslims of diverse origins in the United States and the across the globe observe Ramadan with the encouragement and support of friends, colleagues and neighbors of all faiths during this blessed month. During Ramadan, …
Read More» Sarah Sewall Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Geneva, Switzerland Introduction Thank you Ambassador Harper for that kind introduction. We wish you and your colleagues a productive 29th session of the Human Rights Council. And thank you to the Helsinki Foundation for arranging this event. I am very pleased to be here. At …
Read More» Remarks by Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert W. Holleyman II to the New Democrat Network (NDN): Digital Economy and Trade: A 21st Century Leadership Imperative May 1, 2015 Washington, D.C. *As Prepared for Delivery* Thank you, Representative Kind, for that warm introduction, and for your leadership of the New Democrat Coalition. The Coalition’s American Prosperity …
Read More» Samantha Power U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations New York, NY The United States notes China’s decision to conditionally release Wu Rongrong, Wei Tingting, Wang Man, Zheng Churan and Li Tingting, also known as the “Beijing+20 Five.” We remain concerned that the women are still being considered criminal suspects, and may be subjected to further detention, …
Read More» Ambassador Baucus led the first presidentially designated delegation of the Obama administration which included Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Deputy Secretary of Energy Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall. In Shanghai, the three met with Party Secretary Han Zheng.
Read More» April 14, 2015 – 8:17am Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall Deputy Secretary of Energy Thank you, Dr. Hon for the introduction. I also want to say a special thank you to Microsoft for hosting us today. Our two nations are the world’s largest economies. And we are also the world’s largest carbon producers. And that means we have the power …
Read More» Release Date: April 10, 2015 Beijing, China The People’s Public Security University (As delivered) Good morning. It is an honor for me to speak here. This is my first trip to the People’s Republic of China. I am here to visit with leaders of your government to discuss a number of subjects that are important …
Read More» Max Baucus United States Ambassador to China Kunming Museum January 28, 2015 AMBASSADOR BAUCUS: Thank you so very much Mr. Tian Jian. I deeply appreciate that introduction. I want to also thank the tour director who gave us a wonderful tour through the museum. Bai Hong and Yang Fuquan, Vice President of the local Academy …
Read More» Jan. 21, Shanghai – Deputy Principal Officer Mark Tesone spoke to an audience of 50 viewers of President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address. Before the viewing, DPO Tesone spoke to the audience about U.S. federalism, the two-party system, and the history of the address. During the discussion, audience members asked about U.S.-China trade …
Read More» Thanks, Steve, for that kind introduction. And thank you to the Beijing American Center for hosting me here today. This is a wonderful venue, and I’m pleased to be here. I am in China this week to speak to the public, academics, legal professionals, the media, Chinese government officials, and U.S. businesses about how the …
Read More» Human Rights Day Statement by Ambassador Max Baucus December 10, 2014 Today we celebrate International Human Rights Day and commemorate the 66th anniversary of the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the United States, we use this day to reflect on the importance of human rights, as outlined in the Universal Declaration. We …
Read More» The United States & Foreign Commercial Service in Chengdu (CS Chengdu) organized a SelectUSA Workshop in Luxe Lake, Chengdu, on December 10. The SelectUSA program was launched by U.S. President Barack Obama to highlight the many advantages the United States offers as a location for business and investment. At the workshop, Consulate Chengdu’s Commercial Consul …
Read More» AMBASSADOR BAUCUS: Thank you Hanscom very much for that very kind introduction. Before I go any further, I’d just like to say that Hanscom Smith is one of our best Consul Generals, not just in China but around the world. I’m a big fan of Hanscom Smith. Let’s give a big round of applause to …
Read More» Max Baucus United States Ambassador to China Tsinghua University November 26, 2014 As Delivered Thank you very much, Dean Yan. That was very generous, your introduction. It’s wonderful to be here at Tsinghua University. This is a wonderful room here. I wish I had such a wonderful lecture hall when I went to college. This …
Read More» Ambassador Max Baucus Press Conference November 18, 2014 AMBASSADOR BAUCUS: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you all very much and again good afternoon and welcome to everybody. Americans and Chinese have a saying in common. That is the more the better. When it comes to education and travel nothing could be more true. This afternoon I …
Read More» Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very much, Dean Nasr. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Vali for a while. When I was in the Senate, he was a very valuable advisor, and I can remember coming down to the State Department and meeting with him and with Richard …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2014 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Asia The President will travel to China, Burma and Australia from November 10-16. In China from November 10-12, President Obama will attend the APEC Leaders Meeting and APEC CEO Summit. Upon …
Read More» Remarks John Kerry and Yang Jiechi Secretary of State Boston, MA October 18, 2014 SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. I just want to say a couple things. First, my great pleasure to welcome the State Councilor of China Yang Jiechi to Boston. We have a great deal that we will be talking about and already …
Read More» Max Baucus United States Ambassador to China Speech to Students at NYU Shanghai October 7, 2014 As Delivered AMBASSADOR BAUCUS: Thank you, Vice Chancellor Lehman, very much for that very generous introduction. It is very exciting, frankly, to see lots of bright-eyed eager students. I once went to college myself, and seeing all of you …
Read More» To Defeat Terror, We Need the World’s Help New York Times Opinion Saturday, August 30, 2014 By JOHN KERRY John Kerry: The Threat of ISIS Demands a Global Coalition IN a polarized region and a complicated world, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria presents a unifying threat to a broad array of countries, including …
Read More» Thank you, Mr. Chairman for your kind introduction. And thank you all for being here today. It is an honor to address the distinguished APEC delegates and guests. On behalf of President Obama and Secretary Kerry, I want to thank Vice Minister FU and the Chinese government for their very warm hospitality. We appreciate your …
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Read More» 7/11/2014 As the Special Representatives of President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang led the sixth meeting of the Economic Track of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) on July 9-10, in Beijing, China. They were joined by a high-level delegation of …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Beijing, China July 10, 2014 FACT SHEET U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE) On July 9-10, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong co-chaired the fifth annual U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE). The CPE aims to enhance and strengthen …
Read More» June 25, 2014 Beijing China Thank you Greg. Thank you so much for those warm remarks. I want to just tell you how pleased I am to be here. This is such a wonderful opportunity to do what all of us want to do, that is help us make this world an even better place …
Read More» Today of all days, we remember the courage and commitment of hundreds of thousands of peaceful protesters who took to the streets to demand fundamental, universal rights. I’ll never forget turning on the television in my office and seeing a column of tanks halted by a single man armed only with his conscience. In those uncertain …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary May 28, 2014 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT WEST POINT ACADEMY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY U.S. Military Academy-West Point West Point, New York 10:22 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. And thank you, General Caslen, for that introduction. To General Trainor, General …
Read More» I am proud to join my colleagues at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and at U.S. Consulates throughout China in commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia. This is a day marked around the world to counter homophobia and raise awareness of the discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Personal prejudices, no …
Read More» The U.S.-China Training Program for Afghan diplomats is a four-week training program, jointly organized by the U.S. and Chinese governments since 2012, which provides opportunities for 15 entry-level Afghan diplomats to receive two weeks of training in the United States, and two weeks of training in China. This year’s third round of the training program …
Read More» The relationship between the United States of America and Japan is founded on mutual trust, a common vision for a rules-based international order, a shared commitment to upholding democratic values and promoting open markets, and deep cultural and people-to-people ties. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone for regional peace and security as well as a …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary April 21, 2014 EARTH DAY, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Over four decades ago, Americans from all walks of life came together to tackle a shared challenge. Pollution damaged our health …
Read More» Remarks of First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama Stanford Center at Peking University Beijing, China March 22nd, 2014 Ni-Hao. It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university…thank you so much for having me. And before I get started today, on behalf of …
Read More» Note: This post is part of a series authored by First Lady Michelle Obama to share her visit to China with young people in the U.S. You can read all of the First Lady’s posts at WhiteHouse.gov/First-Lady-China-Trip . This morning, I had the privilege of visiting Peking University and speaking with Chinese students and American students …
Read More» After a long flight from Washington, D.C. – one that took around 20 hours – my mother, my daughters, and I arrived in Beijing to begin our official visit to China. Our first stop was at the Beijing Normal School, where we were hosted by Madam Peng Liyuan, the First Lady of China. Madam Peng …
Read More» March 21, 2014 09:24 AM EDT Note: This post is part of a series authored by First Lady Michelle Obama to share her visit to China with young people in the U.S. You can read all of the First Lady’s posts at WhiteHouse.gov/First-Lady-China-Trip . After visiting the Beijing Normal School, Madame Peng took Sasha and Malia, …
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