FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Additional Actions to Respond to Anti-Asian Violence, Xenophobia and Bias MARCH 30, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES “Too many Asian Americans have been walking up and down the streets and worrying, waking up each morning the past year feeling their safety and the safety of their loved ones are at stake. They’ve been attacked, blamed, scapegoated, and harassed. They’ve been verbally assaulted, physically assaulted, killed… The conversation we had …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Asian American, Human Rights
United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral National Security Advisors’ Press Statement APRIL 02, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan of the United States, National Security Secretariat Secretary General Shigeru Kitamura of Japan, and National Security Office Director Suh Hoon of the Republic of Korea (ROK) met for talks on April 2, 2021 at the United States Naval Academy to consult on the United States’ review …
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: DPRK, Japan, North Korea, South Korea
Hong Kong Policy Act Report 03/31/2021 10:52 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Over the past year, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has continued to dismantle Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, in violation of its obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and Hong Kong’s Basic Law. In particular, the PRC government’s adoption and the Hong Kong …
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By U.S. Mission China | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Hong Kong, Human Rights, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
On Transgender Day of Visibility 03/31/2021 08:12 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On the occasion of Transgender Day of Visibility, the United States proudly recognizes transgender and gender non-conforming persons and their continued struggle for a life of equality, security, and dignity. Across the globe, members of the transgender and gender non-conforming community are making significant strides …
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By U.S. Mission China | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Human Rights, LGBTQI+, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
Joint Statement on the WHO-Convened COVID-19 Origins Study MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 30, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text: The Governments of Australia, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, COVID-19, WHO
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the UN Security Council Briefing and Consultations on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria REMARKS SECRETARY OF STATENTONY J. BLINKEN WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 29, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: (In progress) and thank you, Dr. Ballour, both for the lifesaving service you performed for your fellow Syrians amidst the most harrowing circumstances, and for your powerful, determined efforts to bring the experiences of the Syrian people to the world – and to push for their rights …
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By U.S. Mission China | 30 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Syria, UN Security Council
President Biden Invites 40 World Leaders to Leaders Summit on Climate MARCH 26, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Today, President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing. President Biden took action his first day in office to return the United States to the Paris Agreement. Days …
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By U.S. Mission China | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Climate Change, President Biden
PRC Sanctions on U.S. Officials 03/27/2021 09:02 PM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) baseless sanctions on two U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) commissioners apparently in retaliation for U.S. sanctions on PRC officials connected with serious human rights abuse in Xinjiang. This comes after the PRC’s January …
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By U.S. Mission China | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Human Rights, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Xinjiang
The United States Strongly Condemns the Recent Killing of People in Burma, including Children, by the Burmese Military PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 25, 2021 The United States is shocked and deeply saddened by reports that Burmese security forces continued to use lethal force against the people of Burma last weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people, including several children. These abhorrent and brutal acts against children, one as young as seven …
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Burma
Reaffirming and Reimagining America’s Alliances ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NATO HEADQUARTERS AGORA BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MARCH 24, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. A few weeks ago, not long after becoming Secretary as State, I spoke directly to the American people. I said that my number one job is to ensure that America’s foreign policy delivers for them – that …
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 5G, China, COVID-19, Indo-Pacific Region, Iran, NATO, North Korea, Russia, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, South China Sea, Terrorism, Uyghur, Vaccine, WHO, Xinjiang
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2021 Treasury Sanctions Chinese Government Officials in Connection with Serious Human Rights Abuse in Xinjiang WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two current Chinese government officials in connection with serious human rights abuses against ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Department of the Treasury, Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, Human Rights, Xinjiang
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN March 22, 2021 Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuse with Our Partners Today, the United States, in unity with our partners, is imposing sanctions against Wang Junzheng, the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) and Chen Mingguo, Director of the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Global Magnitsky sanctions program, Human Rights, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Xinjiang
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE March 22, 2021 Joint Statement on Xinjiang The text of the following statement was released by the foreign ministers of Canada and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State. Begin Text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada and the United Kingdom, and the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Human Rights, Xinjiang
Remarks at the Mekong-U.S. Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue Opening Plenary 03/19/2021 12:20 PM EDT Ambassador Atul Keshap, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs As Prepared The Mekong Matters It is an honor to speak at this event, the first in this important Dialogue series, where we hear from voices in the region about strengthening transparent, responsive governance. Gatherings like this …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Mekong-U.S. Partnership
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE ANCHORAGE, ALASKA MARCH 18, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, and welcome. On behalf of National Security Advisor Sullivan and myself, I want to welcome Director Yang and State Councilor Wang to Alaska, and to thank you very much for making the journey to be with us. I just …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 March, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China, U.S. Secretary of State
03/19/2021 05:53 PM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Anchorage, Alaska Hotel Captain Cook SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. I just have a couple of things to say. Jake and I spent several hours in conversation with our Chinese counterparts over the last couple of days. And we certainly know and knew going in …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 March, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong, and Republic of Korea Defense Minister Suh Wook at a Joint Press Availability *MODERATOR:* (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, foreign and defense ministers. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. We will now start the joint press conference of the ROK-U.S. foreign and defense ministers. The opening remarks will be made in the order of Minister Chung, Secretary Blinken, Minister Suh, and Secretary Austin. After the opening remarks of the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: ROK/Republic of Korea, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, US-ROK
Joint Statement of the 2021 Republic of Korea – United States Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (“2+2”) MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 18, 2021 The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Republic of Korea: Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-yong and Minister of National Defense Suh Wook hosted a Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial meeting with United States (U.S.) Secretary of State Antony …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: ROK/Republic of Korea, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, US-ROK
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 17, 2021 Office of the Spokesperson Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the Republic of Korea Minister for Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-yong reaffirmed the vital importance of the U.S.-ROK Alliance as the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity in Northeast Asia, in a free and open Indo-Pacific, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
03/17/2021 11:11 AM EDT Office of the Spokesperson “America’s alliances are our greatest asset, and leading with diplomacy means standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our allies and key partners once again.” – President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., February 4, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to Seoul, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong Before Their Meeting 03/17/2021 11:46 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Seoul, Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs FOREIGN MINISTER CHUNG: (Via interpreter.) I’d like to sincerely welcome Secretary Blinken on his visit to Korea. The Korea-U.S. Alliance is the backbone of our diplomacy as well as the linchpin of peace and prosperity in Northeast …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Update to Report on Identification of Foreign Persons Involved in the Erosion of the Obligations of China Under the Joint Declaration or the Basic Law REPORT BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS MARCH 16, 2021 On October 14, 2020, the Secretary of State submitted a report to Congress pursuant to section 5(a) of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (HKAA), which listed 10 foreign persons that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, determined are materially contributing to, have materially contributed to, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Hong Kong, Human Rights
Final Adoption of the U.S. Universal Periodic Review PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 17, 2021 Today, the UN Human Rights Council adopted the report of the third Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for the United States. All UN member states participate in the UPR process, which is designed to ensure that every nation is subject to scrutiny of its human rights record. When President Biden made …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, UN Human Rights Council
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 17, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Today in Seoul, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Chung reaffirmed that the U.S.-ROK Alliance is the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity in …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: DPRK, Japan, ROK/Republic of Korea, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
Hong Kong Autonomy Act Update PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 17, 2021 Yesterday in Tokyo, Japan, I spoke of the need to stand up for our shared democratic values and to work together to hold to account those who would threaten them. Today, we are again doing that. The release of today’s update to the Hong …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Hong Kong, Human Rights
Freedom of Navigation Report Annual Release MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 16, 2021 The Department of Defense (DoD) released its annual Freedom of Navigation (FON) Report for Fiscal Year 2020 on March 10, 2021. Each year, DoD releases an unclassified FON Report identifying the broad range of excessive maritime claims that are challenged by the U.S. government. This year, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Department of Defense, Freedom of Navigation
U.S.-Japan Joint Press Statement MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 16, 2021 The following statement was released by the Security Consultative Committee. Begin Text: Secretary of State Blinken, Secretary of Defense Austin, Minister for Foreign Affairs Motegi, and Minister of Defense Kishi held the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee in Tokyo, Japan on March 16, 2021. They reaffirmed that …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: China, DPRK, Hong Kong, Indo-Pacific, Japan, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, Xinjiang
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 16, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: On March 16, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met in Tokyo with Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi and reaffirmed the vital importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance to promoting peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, DPRK, Indo-Pacific, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin’s Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Suga U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson ________________________________________ For Immediate Release READOUT March 16, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met today with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in Tokyo. Secretary Blinken, Secretary Austin, and Prime Minister …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, DPRK, Japan, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
The United States and Japan Expand Indo-Pacific Economic Cooperation MEDIA NOTE March 16, 2021 The United States and Japan Expand Indo-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi reaffirmed the vital importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world during Secretary Blinken’s …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: China, Clean Energy, Climate Change, COVID-19, Cybersecurity, Indo-Pacific, Japan, North Korea, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Supply Chains
G7 Statement on Hong Kong Electoral Changes 03/12/2021 03:26 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Hong Kong
Assault on Democracy in Hong Kong 03/11/2021 07:03 PM EST Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States condemns the PRC’s continuing assault on democratic institutions in Hong Kong. The National People’s Congress decision today to unilaterally change Hong Kong’s electoral system is a direct attack on autonomy promised to people in Hong Kong under the Sino-British Joint Declaration. These …
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By U.S. Mission China | 12 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Hong Kong, Human Rights, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 10, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet on March 18 in Anchorage, Alaska with People’s Republic of China (PRC) Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi and State Councilor Wang Yi. The meeting will take place following …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: NSA Jake Sullivan, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Wang Yi, Yang Jiechi
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release SPEECH March 3, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken “A Foreign Policy for the American People” March 3, 2021 Ben Franklin Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. My fellow Americans, five weeks ago I was sworn in as your Secretary of State. My job is to represent the United States to …
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: China, COVID-19, Hong Kong, Human Rights, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Xinjiang
A Proclamation on Women’s History Month, 2021 MARCH 01, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS Each year, Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity for us to shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of trailblazing American women and girls who have built, shaped, and improved upon our Nation. Throughout American history, women and girls have made vital contributions, often in the face of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Women’s History Month
COVID-19 Update: USDA, FDA Underscore Current Epidemiologic and Scientific Information Indicating No Transmission of COVID-19 Through Food or Food Packaging The following is attributed to Acting USDA Secretary Kevin Shea and Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D. WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2021 — After more than a year since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global health emergency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers …
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By U.S. Mission China | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, FDA, USDA
Putting Human Rights at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN February 24, 2021 Putting Human Rights at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy The United States is committed to a world in which human rights are protected, their defenders are celebrated, and those who commit human rights abuses …
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary Antony J. Blinken, UN Human Rights Council
Remarks by President Biden on the More Than 500,000 American Lives Lost to COVID-19 Cross Hall 6:01 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Each day, I receive a small card in my pocket that I carry with me in my schedule. It shows the number of Americans who have been infected by or died from COVID-19. Today, we mark a truly grim, heartbreaking milestone: 500,071 dead. That’s more Americans who have …
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By U.S. Mission China | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, President Joseph R. Biden
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Burma 02/23/2021 07:19 AM EST Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Myanmar
The United States Officially Rejoins the Paris Agreement 02/19/2021 07:49 AM EST Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument to bring the United States back into the Paris Agreement. Per the terms of the Agreement, the United States officially becomes a Party again today. The Paris Agreement is an unprecedented …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Paris Agreement, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
MEDIA NOTEOFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSONFEBRUARY 18, 2021 The Biden Administration is committed to strengthening U.S. alliance relationships, particularly with our key Northeast Asian allies Japan and the Republic of Korea. As part of this effort, and against the backdrop of the Biden Administration’s ongoing North Korea policy review, representatives from the United States, Japan, and …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 February, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Security | Tags: DPRK/Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Japan, ROK/Republic of Korea
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES As the virus continues to spread throughout the world, and with new variants emerging, the facts are clear that it is critical that we vaccinate as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. Tomorrow at the G7, the President will announce that he is taking concrete steps …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, President Joseph R. Biden
East Room 11:17 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. Ambassador. And it’s great to be with Angela and Emmanuel. We just spent part of — from Washington’s perspective — the morning together. But I want to say hello to everyone and thanks, you — at the Munich Conference for hosting this special session. For …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: al Qaeda, COVID-19, European Union, ISIS, NATO, President Joseph R. Biden
Joint Statement by the Secretary of State of the United States of America and the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 18, 2021 The following statement was released by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab following today’s ministerial meeting: Begin text: The Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: China, COVID-19, Iran, Iraq, ISIS, Myanmar, NATO, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Quad Ministers READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 18, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The Ministers discussed Quadrilateral (“Quad”) cooperation on COVID-19 response and recovery …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the UN Security Council Briefing on COVID-19 and Vaccine Access REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, DC FEBRUARY 17, 2021 FOREIGN SECRETARY RAAB: Thank you, Your Excellency Mr. Jerandi, for your contribution. And I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State for the United States. Over to you, sir. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Dominic, thank you very much, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, Secretary Antony J. Blinken, United Nations
Launch of the Canadian-drafted “Declaration Against the Use of Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations” 02/15/2021 12:07 PM EST Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State I am honored to participate in the launch of this important initiative and to stand today with the international community against the use of arbitrary detention in state-to-state relations. I congratulate Canada on having led the way, especially for obtaining the endorsement of so many …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Human Rights, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
On Lunar New Year 02/11/2021 08:07 AM EST Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State I wish our friends around the world good health, peace, and fortune on the occasion of the Lunar New Year on February 12. As millions of Americans celebrate this new lunar year, the United States stands with friends and allies to …
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By U.S. Mission China | 12 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Chinese New Year, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with President Xi Jinping of China FEBRUARY 10, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Xi Jinping of China. The President shared his greetings and well wishes with the Chinese people on the occasion of Lunar New Year. President Biden affirmed his priorities of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, U.S.-China
U.S. Decision to Reengage with the UN Human Rights Council 02/08/2021 07:12 AM EST Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The Biden administration has recommitted the United States to a foreign policy centered on democracy, human rights, and equality. Effective use of multilateral tools is an important element of that vision, and in that regard the President has instructed the Department of State to reengage …
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary Antony J. Blinken, UN Human Rights Council
Remarks by President Biden on America’s Place in the World U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. 2:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be here with you. And I’ve been looking forward a long time to be able to call you “Mr. Secretary.” Good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor to be back at the State Department under …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN February 4, 2021 Advancing the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons Around the World Today, President Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum directing all U.S. government departments and agencies engaged abroad to ensure that …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: LGBTQI+, Secretary Antony J. Blinken
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT February 5, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Call with PRC Director Yang The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with People’s Republic of China (PRC) Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs …
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Situation in Burma 02/03/2021 07:39 AM EST Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Burma
Executive Order on Enabling All Qualified Americans to Serve Their Country in Uniform JANUARY 25, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. All Americans who are qualified to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States (“Armed Forces”) should be able to serve. …
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden, Presidential Actions
Memorandum Condemning and Combating Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States JANUARY 26, 2021· PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS Advancing inclusion and belonging for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities is critical to guaranteeing the safety and security of the American people. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, inflammatory and …
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden, Presidential Actions
Presidential Proclamations on Novel Coronavirus Last Updated: January 26, 2021 On January 25, 2021 President Biden signed a proclamation continuing the suspension of entry of certain travelers from the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Brazil, China, and Iran, and expanding restrictions to include travelers from South Africa. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are not subject …
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19
Opening Statement at Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 01/26/2021 08:53 AM EST John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 Host: Welcome Mr. Kerry. Very good to have you. Welcome to this virtual meeting of world leaders. It is truly wonderful to have you. Could you please tell us about the new ambitions of the United States? Secretary Kerry: Absolutely …
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Climate Change, Paris Agreement
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus JANUARY 21, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone today with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss the decision by the United States to reverse its withdrawal from the WHO in one of the first acts following inauguration, fulfill its financial obligations, and work as a constructive partner …
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Vice President Kamala Harris, WHO
PRC Military Pressure Against Taiwan Threatens Regional Peace and Stability PRESS RELEASE NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 23, 2021 The United States notes with concern the pattern of ongoing PRC attempts to intimidate its neighbors, including Taiwan. We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan’s democratically elected representatives. We will stand with friends and allies to …
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Taiwan
Paris Climate Agreement ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on December 12, 2015, do hereby accept the said Agreement and every article and clause thereof on behalf of the United …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Paris Agreement, President Joseph R. Biden
Remarks at the Keynote Session of B20 2021 Inception Meeting JOHN KERRY, SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY FOR CLIMATE OPEN PUBLIC SESSION OF B20 2021 INCEPTION MEETING JANUARY 21, 2021 As prepared Giuseppe – thank you for that generous introduction – and thanks to all of you for inviting me to share some thoughts with you about …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Climate Change
Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. JANUARY 20, 2021 • SPEECHES AND REMARKS The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Joseph R. Biden
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson January 19, 2021 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO The United States of America has led the world in holding the perpetrators of the most heinous human rights abuses accountable. From the Nuremberg Trials, to the creation of the Genocide Convention in 1948, to the declaration of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CCP, Secretary Pompeo, Xinjiang
01/15/2021 12:38 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Today, the United States is designating six PRC and Hong Kong officials in connection with the draconian National Security Law (NSL), pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13936, “The President’s Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization.” On January 6, Hong Kong authorities arrested more than 50 …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CCP, Hong Kong, Secretary Pompeo
01/14/2021 11:42 AM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States and all law-abiding nations share a deep interest in the preservation of a free and open South China Sea. All nations, regardless of military and economic power, should be free to enjoy the rights and freedoms guaranteed to them under international law, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CCP, Secretary Pompeo, South China Sea
01/13/2021 10:48 AM EST Office of the Spokesperson On January 12, the United States and Vietnam co-hosted the first Friends of the Mekong Policy Dialogue under the new Mekong-U.S. Partnership. In his remarks, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Ambassador Atul Keshap emphasized that the United States is committed …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Mekong River
01/12/2021 12:44 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The Department of State is well along in its transition efforts with President-elect Biden’s team. We are fully committed to the completion of a smooth and orderly transition process to be finalized over the next 8 days. Both the Department and the President-elect’s team have …
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By U.S. Mission China | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
Lifting Self-Imposed Restrictions on the U.S.-Taiwan Relationship 01/09/2021 03:29 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Taiwan is a vibrant democracy and reliable partner of the United States, and yet for several decades the State Department has created complex internal restrictions to regulate our diplomats, servicemembers, and other officials’ interactions with their Taiwanese counterparts. The United States government took these actions …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CCP, Secretary Pompeo, U.S.-Taiwan
Joint Statement on Hong Kong 01/09/2021 06:07 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, underscore our serious concern …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CCP, Hong Kong
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO January 6, 2021 On the Mass Arrests of Democracy Advocates in Hong Kong Today’s arrests of more than 50 politicians and pro-democracy advocates by local authorities in Hong Kong is an outrage, and a reminder of the Chinese …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CCP, Hong Kong, Secretary Pompeo
Press Statement MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 5, 2021 Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on 17 companies and one individual in connection with Iran’s metals industry. The Iranian regime uses revenue from its metals sector to fund the regime’s destabilizing activities around the world. The Department of State is designating China-based …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Iran, Secretary Pompeo
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AMBASSADOR MARSHALL S. BILLINGSLEA, SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY FOR ARMS CONTROL NEWSWEEK JANUARY 4, 2021 COVID-19 has taught the world that the Chinese Communist Party’s lies can have vast and terrible consequences. As the United States, our allies and our partners renew calls for transparency about the virus, we also urge Beijing to come clean about another danger: China’s opaque and threatening nuclear weapons buildup. During …
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By U.S. Mission China | 5 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CCP, Secretary Pompeo
On the Fate of the “Hong Kong 12” 12/31/2020 11:36 AM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Hong Kong was a thriving territory until the Chinese Communist Party and its local lackeys destroyed its rule of law and eviscerated the Hong Kong people’s freedoms. The “Hong Kong 12” who tried to flee this tyranny …
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CCP, Hong Kong, Secretary Pompeo
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO December 29, 2020 On the Silencing and Prosecution of PRC Citizen Journalist Zhang Zhan The United States strongly condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) sham prosecution and conviction of citizen journalist Zhang Zhan on December 28. We call on the PRC government to release her immediately and unconditionally. …
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By U.S. Mission China | 30 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CCP, Secretary Pompeo
12/28/2020 09:06 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State President Trump took decisive action last month to protect American investors and pension holders from funding Communist Chinese military companies (CCMCs) through Executive Order (13959) Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies. The Trump Administration is coordinating closely to counter …
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By U.S. Mission China | 29 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Secretary Pompeo
12/21/2020 12:06 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State China’s authoritarian rulers impose draconian restrictions on the Chinese people’s freedoms of expression, religion or belief, association, and the right to peaceful assembly. The United States has been clear that perpetrators of human rights abuses like these are not welcome in our country. Today, I …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Secretary Pompeo
12/18/2020 12:27 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson Senior officials from the United States, Australia, India, and Japan met virtually today as part of regular Quad consultations to advance a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. Today’s meeting followed the productive discussions held in Tokyo during the second Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on October 6, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
12/18/2020 03:11 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The Chinese Communist Party’s malign activity at home and abroad harms U.S. interests and undermines the sovereignty of our allies and partners. The United States will use all countermeasures available, including actions to prevent People’s Republic of China (PRC) companies and institutions from exploiting U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: CCP, Secretary Pompeo, South China Sea
12/18/2020 02:37 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State It has now been a year since China first identified a patient in Wuhan stricken with an unknown pneumonia, now known as COVID-19. Since then, the United States and other free nations, such as Germany and the United Kingdom, have led a remarkable and unprecedented …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: China, Chinese Communist Party, COVID-19, Secretary Pompeo
12/17/2020 02:44 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne. During the call, Secretary Pompeo and the Foreign Minister Payne reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Australia Alliance, which is based on shared values …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Marise Payne, Secretary Pompeo
12/16/2020 04:48 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Petroleum and petrochemicals are major sources of revenue for the Iranian regime, revenue it employs to oppress the Iranian people and to advance its malign foreign agenda. Today, the Department of State is imposing sanctions on Vietnam Gas and Chemicals Transportation Corporation, a vessel manager, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Iran
12/16/2020 03:40 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson On December 15, the U.S. Department of State launched the Mekong Dam Monitor in collaboration with the Stimson Center and Eyes on Earth . The new Mekong Dam Monitor is a significant step toward improving understanding of the water conditions in the Mekong River Basin. Countries cannot effectively manage what they cannot measure, and for too long the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Mekong
12/11/2020 04:26 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson The United States congratulates Malaysia for hosting a successful APEC year despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through entirely virtual APEC meetings, culminating with the virtual meetings of APEC Leaders and Foreign and Trade Ministers, the 21 APEC economies reached consensus on a number of ministerial statements culminating …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: APEC
On the Occasion of International Anticorruption Day and International Human Rights Day FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 10, 2020 On the occasion of International Anticorruption Day and International Human Rights Day, the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury announced sanctions designations and visa restrictions on perpetrators of corruption and serious …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: International Anticorruption Day, International Human Rights Day
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO December 10, 2020 United States and Partners Promote Accountability for Corruption and Human Rights Abuse Yesterday and today the United States imposed sanctions under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program on corrupt actors and human rights abusers worldwide. These actions target actors …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Human Rights
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO December 10, 2020 International Human Rights Day On International Human Rights Day, the United States celebrates the rights and freedoms enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This day has a special resonance for Americans, as the United States was the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: International Human Rights Day
Beijing– During a December 10 meeting with Deputy Secretary General of National People’s Congress Standing Committee Hu Xiaoli, Chargé d’Affaires Robert Forden reiterated the United States’ deep concerns over Beijing’s ongoing assault against the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Hong Kong people guaranteed to them in the Sino-UK Joint Declaration. He emphasized that many …
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: Charge d’Affaires, Hong Kong, Hu Xiaoli, Robert Forden
12/08/2020 08:33 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On December 8, President Trump issued the Executive Order on Ensuring Access to United States Government COVID-19 Vaccines. The Executive Order provides a mandate for the United States to facilitate international access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, reaffirming the United States’ leadership and our …
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, Operation Warp Speed
Nearly 250 years ago, heroes of our Revolution signed the Declaration of Independence, offering a bold enumeration of inalienable rights endowed to us by our Creator. In time, with independence secured from a tyrannical monarchy, our Nation etched these principles of liberty and equality into the law of our fledgling Nation when we ratified our …
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
December 8, 2020 Beijing- As a follow-up to information that was delivered by the Department of State to the PRC Embassy in Washington a day earlier, Chargé d’Affaires Robert Forden met with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang on December 8 to express the United States’ deep concerns over the Law of the People’s Republic …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Religious freedom is an unalienable right, and the bedrock upon which free societies are built and flourish.
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO December 7, 2020 Designations of National People’s Congress Officials Undermining the Autonomy of Hong Kong Beijing’s unrelenting assault against Hong Kong’s democratic processes has gutted its Legislative Council, rendering the body a rubber stamp devoid of meaningful opposition. One aspect of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Hong Kong
12/04/2020 01:20 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has long sought to spread Marxist-Leninist ideology and exert its influence all over the world. The CCP’s United Front Work Department funds and supports overseas organizations to spread propaganda and coerces and bullies those who would oppose Beijing’s policies. The …
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Today, the Department of State terminated five programs, disguised as “cultural exchanges,” with the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
12/03/2020 05:10 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States is appalled by the Hong Kong government’s political persecution of Hong Kong’s courageous pro-democracy advocates. The use of courts to silence peaceful dissent is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes and underscores once again that the Chinese Communist Party’s greatest fear is the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Hong Kong
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 30, 2020 Today, the United States is sanctioning CEIEC for supporting the illegitimate Maduro regime’s efforts to undermine democracy in Venezuela. These efforts include restricting internet service and conducting digital surveillance against political opponents of the regime. CEIEC has provided software, training, and technical expertise to the regime’s entities. It provides cyber …
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By U.S. Mission China | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Venezuela
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 27, 2020 On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, the United States sanctioned four entities located in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia for supporting Iran’s missile program, under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA). We imposed sanctions against Chengdu Best New Materials …
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By U.S. Mission China | 30 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: INKSNA, Iran, North Korea, Syria
11/20/2020 09:12 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson The close relationship between the United States and Taiwan is rooted in our commitment to the defense of freedom and the promotion of democratic values. Our partnership is built on economic investment and shared people-to-people ties, and we share a vision for the world that includes the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S.-Taiwan
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 19, 2020 The Fact Sheet below was released in conjunction with the United States Government’s participation in the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Ministerial Meetings hosted by Government of Thailand on November 18-20, 2020: The United States – Leading Collective Action in Global Health Security “Now is the time to solve this …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Global Health Security Agenda
Ambassador Keshap Discusses the Indo-Pacific Strategy and U.S. Priorities for the East Asia Summit at the CSIS Asian Architecture Conference 2020 REMARKS AMBASSADOR ATUL KESHAP, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ASIAN ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE 2020 VIRTUAL NOVEMBER 10, 2020 Thank you, Greg, for that kind introduction. I’m honored to be with you today to discuss U.S. priorities for …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 18, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, reiterate our serious concern regarding …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Hong Kong
11/17/2020 02:09 PM EST Cale Brown, Deputy Spokesperson The United States has long been a global leader in combatting foreign bribery, and our efforts are a key pillar of U.S. anti-corruption efforts. Bribery hinders the clean and competitive functioning of the global economy, distorts markets, and raises the cost of doing business around the world. …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The United States of America and The Republic of Korea on Working Together to Promote Cooperation between the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the New Southern Policy 11/13/2020 10:34 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson For the full text in English, please click here: https://www.state.gov/the-united-states-of-america-and-the-republic-of-korea-on-working-together-to-promote-cooperation-between-the-indo-pacific-strategy-and-the-new-southern-policy/
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific, Republic of Korea
By U.S. Mission China | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: ASEAN
11/13/2020 10:05 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson Senior White House officials met with the leaders of the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States to advance our strategic partnership during the 8th U.S.-ASEAN Summit held November 13 (November 14 in Southeast Asia). The officials reaffirmed their support for a free and open …
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific
11/14/2020 09:51 AM EST Office of the Spokesperson Announced by Vice President Pence two years ago, the Indo-Pacific Transparency Initiative includes more than $1 billion in programs that promote civil society, rule of law, and transparent and accountable governance across the region. The support of the United States for good governance is integral to our …
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Beijing’s onslaught against Hong Kong’s freedoms and liberties continues. The United States strongly condemns the “patriotism” resolution passed by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee on November 11, which disqualified four members of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council for exercising their mandates as lawmakers. This resolution tramples on the rights of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Hong Kong
Issued on: November 11, 2020 Beijing’s recent actions disqualifying pro-democracy legislators from Hong Kong’s Legislative Council leave no doubt that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has flagrantly violated its international commitments under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and its promises to the people of Hong Kong, including those under the Basic Law. “One Country, Two Systems” …
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By U.S. Mission China | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Hong Kong
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong-based officials continue to dismantle the promised autonomy and freedoms of Hong Kong through politically motivated arrests.
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
In November 2017, President Donald Trump laid out the U.S. vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, in which all nations are sovereign, strong and prosperous. Spanning from the U.S. west coast to India’s west coast, with the dynamic Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at its center, the Indo-Pacific region offers unprecedented potential to …
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By U.S. Mission China | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific
REMARKS DAVID R. STILWELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS HOOVER INSTITUTION, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, ASIA SOCIETY VIRTUAL OCTOBER 30, 2020 As prepared Introduction Good afternoon. Thank you to the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the Asia Society for inviting me. Thank you to organizers Orville Schell and Larry Diamond. It is an honor to be here today with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. …
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Chinese Communist Party
11/02/2020 10:29 AM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States strongly condemns the arrests of eight pan-democratic politicians in Hong Kong, including five sitting members of the Legislative Council. The arrest of these lawmakers six months after the incident in question is a clear abuse of law enforcement for political purposes. The …
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Hong Kong
10/29/2020 09:12 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The third annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum took place online and in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 28-29, 2020. It showcased high-impact private-sector investment and government efforts to support market competition, job growth, and high-standard economic development for greater prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The Forum promoted the United States’ …
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By U.S. Mission China | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific Business Forum
11/01/2020 08:59 AM EST Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson A free press is essential to an informed citizenry. A vigorous press can, for instance, expose corruption, shine a light on human rights abuses, and provide the public essential information during crises. In many places, journalists fulfilling this necessary role risk attacks by authoritarian regimes and criminal …
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By U.S. Mission China | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 29, 2020 Arrest and Detention of Student Democracy Activists in Hong Kong Under the National Security Law The United States strongly condemns the arrest and detention of three student democracy activists and calls on Hong Kong authorities to release those that remain detained immediately. The Beijing-controlled Hong Kong …
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By U.S. Mission China | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: Hong Kong, Secretary Pompeo
Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0431.20 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@oc.usda.gov Washington, DC – The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a report highlighting the progress made to date in implementing the agricultural provisions in the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement, which is …
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 27, 2020 International Religious Freedom Day Twenty-two years ago today, the United States enacted the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act, reaffirming our commitment to promote and defend the fundamental right to religious freedom for all people everywhere. Born of the vision of America’s founders, our government understood that …
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
10/23/2020 02:57 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The following is the text of a joint press release by the U.S. Department of State and the European External Action Service. Begin text: On October 23, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: China, Secretary Pompeo, U.S.-EU
The United States Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Persons for Activities Related to Supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines 10/19/2020 03:02 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The international community has long recognized that the Iranian regime uses the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) to transport proliferation-sensitive …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Hong Kong, Sanctions
10/18/2020 10:40 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On September 19, virtually all UN sanctions on Iran returned , including re-imposition of the UN arms embargo. Accordingly, the export of certain conventional arms to Iran is a violation of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1929 and the procurement of any arms or related materiel from Iran is …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Iran
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 16, 2020 Senior U.S. and international government officials, global industry executives, and other partners from the United States and the Indo-Pacific business community will gather virtually on the evenings of October 27 and 28 in the United States (the mornings of October 28 and 29 in the Indo-Pacific region) for the 2020 …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020 Virtual Indo-Pacific Business Forum
By U.S. Mission China | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Mekong River, Southeast Asia
10/16/2020 06:39 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell provided opening remarks at the inaugural Indo-Pacific Conference on Strengthening Governance of Transboundary Rivers on October 15. U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Michael DeSombre offered closing remarks. The conference, organized in partnership with the East-West Center, convened policy-makers, academics, members of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific
10/14/2020 03:15 PM EDT Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has systematically dismantled the autonomy that Beijing promised to the Hong Kong people and the world in a UN-registered treaty. Through the imposition of the National Security Law, the CCP has crippled democratic institutions, human rights, judicial independence, and individual freedoms in …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Hong Kong
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 14, 2020 Designation of a United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues I am pleased to announce the concurrent designation of Assistant Secretary Robert A. Destro of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to serve …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Human Rights, Tibet
Joint Letter to Presidents of American Institutions of Higher Education and Affiliates Regarding the People’s Republic of China OTHER RELEASE MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE BETSY DEVOS, SECRETARY OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 9, 2020 Dear Presidents of American Institutions of Higher Education and Affiliates, At the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, we share a mission to …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, Education, Pompeo
On Transparency and Foreign Funding of U.S. Think Tanks 10/13/2020 10:38 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The Department of State maintains close ties with the academic community, think tanks, and various external sources of expertise in foreign affairs to advance the interests of the United States. We welcome diverse views when doing …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, Pompeo, Russia
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 13, 2020 In 2018, President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council due to its well-established pattern of anti-Israel bias and membership rules that allow the election of the world’s worst human rights abusers to seats on the Council. Prior to making this decision, and after …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Human Rights, Pompeo, UN
STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON October 3, 2020 On the Arrests of Hong Kong Protestors We are outraged at the Hong Kong government’s arbitrary arrest of more than 80 people on October 1. A stable and prosperous Hong Kong depends on honoring the rights of assembly, free speech, and other fundamental freedoms. By repressing peaceful …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Hong Kong
People’s Republic of China National Day PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer my congratulations to the people of China on the occasion of their National Day on October 1. The United States wishes the people of China health, prosperity, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: China National Day, Secretary Pompeo
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 Beijing is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases; the largest source of marine debris; the worst perpetrators of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; and the world’s largest consumer of trafficked wildlife and timber products. While the Chinese people have suffered the worst environmental impacts of its actions, Beijing …
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By U.S. Mission China | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: China, Environment
China’s Empty Promises in the South China Sea PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 Five years ago on September 25, 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping stood in the White House Rose Garden and stated “China does not intend to pursue militarization” of the Spratly Islands, and China’s outposts would not “target or impact any country.” China …
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, International Security, Maritime Matters
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 Senior officials from the United States, Australia, India, and Japan met virtually on September 25, 2020, for consultations on collective efforts to advance a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. The four democracies discussed ways to work together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, promote transparency and counter disinformation, and …
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Australia, India, Indo-Pacific, Japan
State Legislatures and the China Challenge SPEECH MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE ROGER ROTH, WISCONSIN STATE SENATOR WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL, MADISON, WISCONSIN SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thanks, everyone. Good morning. Make sure we got that right. Well, good morning, everyone. It’s great to be back here. It’s great to be back in the Midwest. When I was flying in today, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 24 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, Human Right, Pompeo, Wisconsin
Remarks by President Trump to the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly The White House PRESIDENT TRUMP: It is my profound honor to address the United Nations General Assembly. Seventy-five years after the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations, we are once again engaged in a …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Economics, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Security, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, Iran, NATO, Nuclear, Trade, Trump, UN
The human rights situation in China has deteriorated severely under the autocratic rule of Xi Jinping, especially for religious believers. Credible reports have exposed the Chinese Communist Party’s program of forced sterilizations and abortions of Muslims in Xinjiang, its abuse of Catholic priests and laypeople, and its assault on Protestant house churches—all of which are …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Pompeo, Religion
Advancing U.S. Engagement and Countering China in the Indo-Pacific and Beyond TESTIMONY DAVID R. STILWELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS SENATE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS WASHINGTON, DC SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Menendez, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before the Committee to discuss the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Security | Tags: 2020, China, Hong Kong, Indo-Pacific, Taiwan, Thailand, Xinjiang
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 The Trump Administration has always understood that the greatest threat to peace in the Middle East comes from Islamic Republic of Iran, whose violent efforts to spread revolution have killed thousands and upended the lives of millions of innocent people. History shows appeasement only emboldens such regimes. Thus today, the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Security | Tags: 2020, Iran, Sanctions
09/17/2020 05:08 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Belarus
PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach will travel to Taiwan to attend the memorial service for former President Lee Teng-hui on September 19, 2020. The United States honors President Lee’s legacy by continuing our strong bonds with Taiwan and …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Taiwan, Travel
REMARKS TO THE PRESS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE BEN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be with you again, Dom, Foreign Secretary Raab, back here in – to have you back here in Washington. Our Special Relationship, now a couple hundred years old, is stronger than ever. And I …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Conflicts, Coronavirus, COVID-19, democracy, Diplomacy, Global Health, Human Rights, Nuclear Nonproliferation, Peace, Security
Voting Message for 2020 General Election (released on August 14, 2020) The Federal Voting Assistance Program and the Department of State’s page on Absentee Voting Information are the most up-to-date voting information resources for Americans living abroad. Please visit these websites to learn about deadlines and procedures for registering and voting. Overseas U.S. citizens usually need to register every year, which means mailing in your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) so that you’re …
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, U.S. Citizens, Voting Assistance
The 2020 U.S. general elections will be held on November 3. At the federal level, voters will choose a U.S. president, 35 members of the U.S. Senate and all 435 voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives. At the state level, 11 governorships are up for grabs this year, as are more than 5,000 …
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Presidential Elections
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 China is the world’s largest emitter of environmental pollution including of greenhouse gases and the exploitation of natural resources around the globe. Today, the United States again took action by imposing sanctions on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-owned Union Development Group, Ltd. (UDG) under Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, which …
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Pompeo
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 Deputy Secretary Biegun’s Participation in the First U.S.-Mekong Partnership Ministerial Meeting to Launch the Mekong-U.S. Partnership The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: On Friday, September 11, the United States, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and the ASEAN Secretariat launched the Mekong-U.S. Partnership. The Partnership will expand on cooperation …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, ASEAN, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Mekong-U.S. Partnership, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 Launch of the Mekong-U.S. Partnership: Expanding U.S. Engagement with the Mekong Region The United States, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam reaffirmed their long-standing relationship by launching the Mekong-U.S. Partnership on September 11. The United States announced plans, working with the U.S. Congress, to increase support for the autonomy, economic independence, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, ASEAN, Indo-Pacific
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 In recognition of the International Day of Democracy on September 15, we reaffirm the right of every citizen to take part in the processes of democratic self-governance. Democracies are accountable to their citizens. They respect the Rule of Law, protect lives and property, and respect the freedoms, dignity, and equality …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, democracy
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 The launch of the Mekong-U.S. Partnership reflects the importance of the Mekong region to the United States. Our relationship with Mekong partner countries is an integral part of our Indo-Pacific vision and our strategic partnership with ASEAN. With more than $150 million in initial investments in regional programs, we will …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Economic Affairs, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Cambodia, China, Economic Affairs, Indo-Pacific, Laos, Myanmar, Partnerships, Thailand, Vietnam
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 The Trump Administration has led the world in calling attention to the Chinese Communist Party’s egregious human rights abuses in Xinjiang, and we’ve taken action to back up our rhetoric. Today, we continue this record as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued five new Withhold Release Orders (WRO) …
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, Human Right, Pompeo, Xinjiang
U.S. Embassy in Beijing September 14, 2020 U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Terry Branstad will retire from his position as U.S. envoy and depart Beijing in early October. The Ambassador confirmed his decision to President Trump by phone last week. Ambassador Branstad and family arrived in China in June, 2017. In …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Branstad
09/12/2020 04:54 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun led the U.S. delegation at the 27th Annual ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting, attended by Foreign Ministers of the 26 ARF participating countries, including the DPRK, as well as the EU …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, ASEAN, Indo-Pacific, Morgan Ortagus, South China Sea
09/11/2020 06:17 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States is deeply concerned that twelve Hong Kong democracy activists, arrested two weeks ago off the coast of Hong Kong by Guangdong Maritime Police, have been denied access to lawyers of their choice. Local authorities have yet to provide information regarding their welfare, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: Hong Kong, Human Rights, Secretary Pompeo, U.S.-China
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 America has long been a friend to ASEAN countries. At the ASEAN-U.S. Foreign Ministers’ meeting recently, I reaffirmed U.S. support for ASEAN’s role at the heart of the Indo-Pacific. The ASEAN Outlook for the Indo-Pacific and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy share a respect for sovereignty, the rule of law, transparency, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Pompeo, Vietnam
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four Kremlin-linked individuals for their efforts to interfere in United States elections. Treasury designated Andrii Derkach pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13848, for his efforts to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Derkach maintains close ties …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo joined the annual ASEAN-United States Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with his counterparts from the 10 ASEAN member states via videoconference on September 9. Secretary Pompeo and his ASEAN counterparts highlighted the breadth and depth of U.S. engagement and …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, ASEAN, COVID-19, Indo-Pacific, Pompeo
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 In 2020, the United States celebrates the fifth anniversary of the U.S.-ASEAN Strategic Partnership. This partnership is built on our shared principles, as outlined in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, including ASEAN centrality, respect for sovereignty and rule of law, good governance, transparency, inclusivity, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health and Medical Cooperation, Health Care
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 Today, the Chinese Communist Party’s main propaganda newspaper, the People’s Daily, refused to run an Op-ed written by our Ambassador in Beijing, Terry Branstad, citing a litany of grievances. Ironically, the Op-ed called for more positive relations between our two countries and asked to “build relationships through unrestricted engagement and …
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, Pompeo
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Poisoning of Alexei Navalny MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin text: We, the G7 …
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Alexei Navalny, G7
Secretary Pompeo’s Participation in the 10th East Asia Summit Virtual Foreign Ministers’ Meeting READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo joined counterparts from 17 countries for the 10th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting this morning. Secretary Pompeo highlighted U.S. support for principles of openness, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China
09/08/2020 07:13 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States is deeply concerned by the reported abduction September 7 in Belarus of Coordination Council member Mariya Kalesnikava, Spokesman Anton Rodnenkou, and Executive Secretary Ivan Krautsou, and the attempted forced expulsion over the border to Ukraine September 8. We commend the courage of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Belarus, United States
PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 The United States has long been the world’s most generous provider of health and humanitarian assistance to people around the world. This assistance is provided with the support of the American taxpayer with the reasonable expectation that it serve an effective purpose and reach those in need. Unfortunately, the World …
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020
Imposing Sanctions on Entities for Engaging in Transactions Related to Iran’s Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 Today, the Department of State imposed sanctions on five entities under section 3(a)(ii) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13846 for knowingly engaging in a significant transaction for the purchase, acquisition, sale, transport, or marketing of petroleum …
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020
PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 Secretary Pompeo looks forward to meeting with his ASEAN counterparts and Foreign Ministers from across the Indo-Pacific region September 9-11 in the ASEAN-related Ministerial Meetings. On September 9, Secretary Pompeo will participate in the virtual East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The EAS is the region’s premier leaders-led forum …
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, democracy, Partnerships, Peace, Women’s Economic Empowerment
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS TO THE PRESS September 2, 2020 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At a Press Availability September 2, 2020 Press Briefing Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Good to see you all. I want to start today talking about multilateralism. The Trump administration …
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Security, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Conflicts, Cyber Security, democracy, Diplomacy, Human Rights, Peace, Religious Freedom, Sanctions, Technology, Terrorism
Advancing Reciprocity in U.S.- China Diplomatic Relations 09/02/2020 10:21 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State For years, the PRC has imposed significant barriers on American diplomats working in the PRC that are far beyond diplomatic norms. PRC authorities implement a system of opaque approval processes designed to prevent American diplomats from conducting regular …
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, Diplomacy
09/01/2020 10:38 AM EDT Office of the Spokesperson Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security are issuing an advisory on North Korea’s ballistic missile procurement activities. The advisory identifies key …
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By U.S. Mission China | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: DPRK
REMARKS DAVID R. STILWELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION (VIRTUAL) AUGUST 31, 2020 Click here to read the full text in English: https://www.state.gov/The-United-States-Taiwan-and-the-World-Partners-for-Peace-and-Prosperity/
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By U.S. Mission China | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Taiwan, United States
for Malign Activities in the South China Sea
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 August, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Security, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Pompeo, State-Owned Enterprises
for Helping Build Military Islands in the South China Sea
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 August, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Entity List, South China Sea
The United States is dismayed to learn that the Chinese Communist Party’s coercive bullying tactics against our friends in the United Kingdom continues. In the latest example, British bank HSBC has reportedly prevented Hong Kong-based executives at Next Media, a well-known publisher of pro-democracy publications, from accessing their credit cards and personal bank accounts. The …
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, democracy, Finance, Pompeo, United Kingdom
under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Health Issues, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Security, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, Drug Trafficking, Hong Kong, Narcotics, Opiods, Organized Crime
Office of the United States Trade Representative 08/24/2020 Washington, DC – Ambassador Lighthizer and Secretary Mnuchin participated in a regularly scheduled call this evening with China’s Vice Premier Liu He to discuss implementation of the historic Phase One Agreement between the United States and China. The parties addressed steps that China has taken to effectuate …
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China | Tags: Ambassador Lighthizer, Liu He, Secretary Mnuchin
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 21, 2020 The United States is leading the global response to COVID-19 with foreign assistance funding. The U.S. Government (USG) has allocated $20.5 billion for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and other foreign assistance. Our global efforts build upon decades of U.S. investment in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Migration, refugees
Secretary Pompeo Travels to the United Nations 08/19/2020 06:24 PM EDT Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson Secretary Pompeo will travel to New York City on August 20-21 to notify the United Nations Security Council that the United States will initiate the process to restore UN sanctions on Iran. Thirty days after Secretary Pompeo’s notification, a range …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Arms Control, Iran, New York, UN
Suspension or Termination of Three Bilateral Agreements With Hong Kong 08/19/2020 12:28 PM EDT Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson The Chinese Communist Party has taken drastic steps to erode the high degree of autonomy that Beijing itself promised to the United Kingdom and the people of Hong Kong for 50 years under the UN-registered Sino-British Joint …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, democracy, Hong Kong, Human Rights
The United States Further Restricts Huawei Access to U.S. Technology 08/17/2020 08:06 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The Trump Administration sees Huawei for what it is – an arm of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) surveillance state – and we have taken action accordingly. Today, our government enacted several measures to protect …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, 5G, China, Huawei, Intellectual property, Pompeo, Security, Technology
On the Security Council’s Failure to Hold Iran Accountable 08/14/2020 06:08 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United Nations Security Council is charged with the responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. It failed today to uphold its fundamental mission set. It rejected a reasonable resolution to extend the 13-year old arms …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Iran, United Nations
Historic Day for Peace in the Middle East PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 13, 2020 Today is an historic day and a significant step forward for peace in the Middle East. After vigorous diplomatic outreach, President Trump, along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Emirati Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed, announced an agreement to fully normalize …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Security | Tags: 2020, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Peace, Peace Process, Pompeo
Designation of the Confucius Institute U.S. Center as a Foreign Mission of the PRC PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 13, 2020 The Trump Administration has made it a priority to seek fair and reciprocal treatment from the People’s Republic of China. For more than four decades, Beijing has enjoyed free and open access to U.S. society, while …
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, China, Confucius Institute, Foreign Mission
“The spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by companies in the People’s Republic of China (China) continues to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.”
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By U.S. Mission China | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Security, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Cyber Security, Data Collection, Security, Technology, Telecommunications
Joint Statement on the Erosion of Rights in Hong Kong 08/09/2020 10:26 AM EDT Office of the Spokesperson We the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State are gravely concerned by the Hong Kong government’s unjust disqualification of candidates and disproportionate postponement of Legislative …
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, China, Election, Hong Kong
U.S. Government Response to the Explosion in Beirut PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 7, 2020 We mourn the loss of life from the horrible tragedy that caused such tremendous destruction to Beirut earlier this week. We pray for the survivors and their families and for all the Lebanese people as they struggle to put their lives and …
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Humanitarian Aid, Lebanon, Pompeo
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 7, 2020 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, and the Republic of Korea. Secretary Pompeo and his counterparts discussed the importance of continued close coordination in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They noted the importance …
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere | Tags: 2020, Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, South Korea
The United States Designates Individuals in Hong Kong for Curtailing Promised Freedoms 08/07/2020 10:56 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The Chinese Communist Party has made clear that Hong Kong will never again enjoy the high degree of autonomy that Beijing itself promised to the Hong Kong people and the United Kingdom for …
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: China, democracy, Hong Kong, Human Right
The 53rd Anniversary of the Founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations 08/06/2020 11:32 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am pleased to congratulate the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Secretariat …
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Brunei, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Cambodia, COVID-19, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Office of the Spokesperson, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, The Secretary of State, Vietnam
This is the second annual report under Section 4 of the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-330), enacted December 19, 2018, which requires the Department of State to provide a report to Congress, within 90 days of enactment and annually thereafter for five years, regarding the level of access Chinese authorities granted to U.S. diplomats and officials, journalists, and tourists …
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, PRC, Tibet
On behalf of the United States, I want to extend our deepest condolences to all those who were affected by the massive explosion at the port of Beirut yesterday. We stand ready to assist the Government of Lebanon and its – as it grapples with this horrible tragedy. You’ll see the United States announce a …
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, and Labor, Bureau of Democracy, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, China, Cyber Security, Elections, Global Engagement Center, Human Rights, Lebanon, Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues, Office of the Spokesperson, Russia, Security, The Secretary of State
Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell of the State Department’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs co-chaired the 33rd U.S.-ASEAN Dialogue on August 4th, Washington, D.C. time (August 5th, Vientiane time) together with Deputy Foreign Minister Thongphane Savanphet of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Hong Kong, Laos, Office of the Spokesperson, Partnerships, U.S.-ASEAN
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any person who works with or for a foreign government for the purpose of interfering with U.S. elections through …
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: and Labor, Bureau of Democracy, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Cyber Security, Diplomatic Security, Elections, Human Rights, Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues, Office of the Spokesperson, United States
New Covid-19 Private Sector Engagement & Partnership Fund MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 5, 2020 The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are launching a new COVID-19 Private Sector Engagement & Partnership Fund with $10 million in supplemental COVID-19 assistance funds to bolster our ongoing response efforts, helping …
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Office of the Spokesperson, Partnerships, U.S. Agency for International Development
in Continued Global COVID-19 Response Efforts
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Security | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcing the Expansion of the Clean Network to Safeguard America’s Assets PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 5, 2020 The Clean Network program is the Trump Administration’s comprehensive approach to guarding our citizens’ privacy and our companies’ most sensitive information from aggressive intrusions by malign actors, such as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Today, I am announcing the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Security, Trade, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, 5G, Alibaba, Baidu, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, CCP, China, COVID-19, Cyber Security, Huawei, Intellectual property, Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues, Office of the Spokesperson, Security, Tencent, The Secretary of State
On the Chinese Communist Party’s Extra-Territorial Authoritarianism PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 4, 2020 The Chinese Communist Party cannot tolerate the free thinking of its own people, and increasingly is trying to extend its reach outside China’s borders. In the latest example, Chinese authorities have reportedly issued arrest warrants for six pro-democracy advocates resident outside of China, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, CCP, Extra-Territorial
History, Ambition, and Technology: The Chinese Communist Party’s Challenges to U.S. Export Control Policy REMARKS DR. CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY FORD, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHINA TASK FORCE JULY 13, 2020 As prepared Good day, Mr. Chairman and distinguished Members, and thank you for inviting me. It is a pleasure to …
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By U.S. Mission China | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, CCP, Export
On the Postponement of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council Elections 08/01/2020 10:45 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States condemns the Hong Kong government’s decision to postpone by one year upcoming Legislative Council elections originally scheduled for September 6. There is no valid reason for such a lengthy delay. It is likely, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Elections, Hong Kong, Legislative Council, Pompeo
On Sanctioning Human Rights Abusers in Xinjiang, China 07/31/2020 11:13 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The Chinese Communist Party’s human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities rank as the stain of the century. The Trump Administration has led the world’s effort to impose tangible costs on the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Xinjiang
Recognizing the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and acting in response to the G7 Leaders’ Statement issued on March 16, 2020, G7 experts launched an initiative to reinvigorate the global interconnected transportation system.
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By U.S. Mission China | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, and Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds
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By U.S. Mission China | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Security, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Esper, Payne, Pompeo, Reynolds
On July 24, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that nonimmigrant students and schools certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) should abide by SEVP guidance originally issued in March 2020, which allows some distance learning in excess of regulatory limits due to the public health emergency …
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., Visas | Tags: COVID-19, Students, Visa
Today, the U.S. Department of State celebrates its 231st anniversary as the nation’s first executive agency. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the essential role of U.S. diplomacy in advancing the interests, security, and economic prosperity of the American people. I commend the State Department team for their extraordinary work to promote and …
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Anniversary, Secretary Pompeo, U.S. Department of State
Now, the Indo-Pacific nation, the United States commitment to a free and open region is rooted deep in the values, history and economic ties we share with our allies and our partners. And it’s only grown deeper in the face of efforts to undermine it, especially recently.
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Esper, Indo-Pacific, Millitary, Strategic Studies, Webinar
Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell’s Participation in the East Asia Summit 2020 Senior Officials Meeting 07/23/2020 04:29 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David R. Stilwell participated in the East Asia Summit (EAS) 2020 Senior Officials Meeting that was held via videoconference on July 20, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, ASEAN, COVID-19, Indo-Pacific, South China Sea, Stilwell
I would like to thank the leadership and staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum — especially Director Elaine Didier — for hosting today’s event. I’d also like to offer a special thanks to the Ford Presidential Foundation and Executive Director Joe Calvaruso. Even under normal circumstances, hosting an event can be a challenge, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Policy, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China | Tags: CCP, Department of Justice, Economy, U.S.-China
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. I want to start by marking – yeah, good morning. Good to see some new – James, great to see you back. QUESTION: Likewise. SECRETARY POMPEO: Welcome. I want to start by marking two anniversaries. First, on July 11th, the United States and Vietnam celebrated the 25th anniversary of the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Security, U.S. & China, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 2020, CCP, Hong Kong, Huawei, India, Iran, Secretary Pompeo, South China Sea, U.S.-China
Ambassador Terry Branstad met with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheng Zeguang on July 15 to express the United States’ deep concerns about China’s decisions to erode Hong Kong’s fundamental freedoms and to explain the details of the President’s Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization. Ambassador Branstad explained that the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong …
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Ambassador Branstad, Hong Kong, U.S.-China, Zheng Zeguang
Good morning, everyone. Hope everybody had a great 4th of July celebrating the founding of this great country, and a week from today I’ll be in Philadelphia talking about the work of the Unalienable Rights Commission. I’m looking forward to that.
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Secretary Pompeo, US-China
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO July 7, 2020 Implementing Visa Restrictions Under the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act The United States seeks fair, transparent, and reciprocal treatment from the People’s Republic of China for our citizens. We have taken several steps to further this goal. Unfortunately, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China, Visas | Tags: 2020, Tibet, US-China, Visa Restrictions
On the CCP’s Orwellian Censorship on Hong Kong 07/06/2020 09:17 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The Chinese Communist Party’s destruction of free Hong Kong continues. With the ink barely dry on the repressive National Security Law, local authorities – in an Orwellian move – have now established a central government national security …
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Hong Kong, Secretary Pompeo
Today, the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) established a Global Human Rights sanctions regime pursuant to its Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. The United States commends the UK’s continued global leadership on the promotion and protection of human rights.
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Human Rights, UK
Independence Day: Celebrating Freedom By U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad This Independence Day marks America’s 244th birthday. On July 4, 1776, the founders of our country signed the Declaration of Independence – the document that enshrines our core values. The ideas it contained – that we are all created equal, and that governments, …
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Ambassador Branstad, Independence Day, U.S.-China
07/01/2020 01:26 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Press Briefing Room SECRETARY POMPEO: Morning, everyone. How are you all today? Pretty good? QUESTION: How are you? SECRETARY POMPEO: I am good. And seeing as we’re now on the Fourth of July, or quickly approaching, I thought I’d lead off with some thoughts …
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 2020, Michael R. Pompeo, U.S.-China
For Immediate Release FACT SHEET June 30, 2020 UN Report Exposes Iran’s Defiance of the United Nations “Let’s never accept Iran’s usual violent behavior for fear of something far worse… Let’s never submit to extortion… Let’s uphold the mission of this body to address threats to international peace and security… Let’s continue the arms …
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By U.S. Mission China | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, U.S.-Iran, UN
The Chinese Communist Party’s Ideology and Global Ambitions Remarks delivered by National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien Well, thank you Governor. That was an extraordinarily kind introduction and for thinking of Kayla and her parents. We had them at the State of the Union. That was a very special occasion for the President and for …
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, President Executive Office
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we honor and support victims and survivors throughout the world. We observe this day on the anniversary of the date on which the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into effect; 166 countries including the United States …
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
REMARKS TO THE PRESS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 24, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Good to be with you all today. I want to start my remarks, as I often do, on matters relating to China. As many of you saw, I met with Yang Jiechi last week in Hawaii. We had a …
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 25, 2020 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release SPEECH June 25, 2020 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks at the German Marshall Fund’s Brussels Forum: “A New Transatlantic Dialogue” June 25, 2020 Washington, D.C. MR LESSER: Good morning, and good afternoon from Brussels. Welcome back to Brussels Forum …
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Brussels, Secretary Pompeo
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO June 24, 2020 The Tide is Turning Toward Trusted 5G Vendors The tide is turning against Huawei as citizens around the world are waking up to the danger of the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance state. Huawei’s deals with telecommunications operators around the world are evaporating, because …
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO June 24, 2020 Empty Promises from the People’s Republic China in Africa The American people continue to stand with our partners across Africa in confronting the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve invested more than $100 billion …
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON June 22, 2020 Designation of Additional Chinese Media Entities as Foreign Missions Over the past decade and particularly under General Secretary Xi Jinping’s tenure, the CCP has reorganized China’s state propaganda outlets disguised as news agencies and asserted even …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Chinese Media Entities, Department of State
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO June 22, 2020 United States Stands with Canada Against China’s Arbitrary Detention of Canadian Citizens The United States is extremely concerned by the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) decision to proceed with formal charges against Canadian citizens Michael …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Canada, China, Secretary Pompeo
IAEA Board of Governors Adopts Resolution, Calls on Iran to Cooperate Without Further Delay 06/19/2020 01:57 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Today, the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution calling on Iran to provide IAEA inspectors the information and access they have requested and that …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: 2020, IAEA, Iran, Secretary Pompeo
On the Occasion of World Refugee Day 06/20/2020 03:38 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State World Refugee Day is an opportunity to recognize the courage and the struggles of millions of refugees who have fled their homes due to persecution and conflict. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Secretary Pompeo, World Refugee Day
On the Hypocrisy of UN Human Rights Council 06/20/2020 08:32 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United Nations Human Rights Council, now comprised of Venezuela and recently, Cuba and China, has long been and remains a haven for dictators and democracies that indulge them. It is a grave disappointment to those genuinely …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Secretary Pompeo, UN Human Rights Council
The United States has been, and continues to be, the undisputed leader in global foreign assistance, and our leadership in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues that record of generosity. Today, we’re providing approximately $93 million in new humanitarian assistance to bolster our ongoing response efforts, helping the world’s most vulnerable overcome the devastation inflicted …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: 2020, COVID-19, Secretary Pompeo
As demonstrated by the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) response to the pandemic, Americans have more reason than ever to understand the nature of the regime in Beijing and the threats it poses to American economic interests, security, and values. President Trump and the Administration are committed to protecting the American people, homeland, and way of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
The United States Targets Network Supporting Corrupt Venezuelan Actors Attempting to Evade Sanctions PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 18, 2020 Today, the United States imposed sanctions against active participants in a network of companies that transported oil stolen from the Venezuelan people under the guise of an oil-for-food scheme. This enterprise …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo, Venezuela
06/17/2020 11:03 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo Member Yang Jiechi in Honolulu, Hawaii to exchange views on U.S.-China relations. The Secretary stressed important American interests and the need for fully-reciprocal dealings between …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China | Tags: 2020, Secretary Pompeo, Yang Jiechi
We, the Foreign Ministers of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union underscore our grave concern regarding China’s decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong.
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Canada, France, G7, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, UK, US-China
FACT SHEET June 11, 2020 U.S. Diplomatic Leadership in Support of Women, Peace, and Security For decades, American diplomats have supported women as leaders in efforts to prevent conflict, counter terrorism and violent extremism, and promote security around the world. In 2017, the United States became the first government in the world to enact comprehensive …
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By U.S. Mission China | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
State Department Releases Women, Peace, and Security Implementation Plan 06/11/2020 12:52 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States is leading by example in women’s empowerment on the global stage. Today the Department of State released its Plan to Implement the U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security . The Strategy focuses on supporting women leaders around the world who make contributions to global security, including by ensuring the Department and its …
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By U.S. Mission China | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
06/10/2020 01:07 PM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Press Briefing Room SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you all today. I’m here one more time, proudly, to talk about freedom and free societies. And while America is not a perfect nation by any means, we always strive …
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO June 8, 2020 United States Designates Key Iranian Shipping Entities under Proliferation Authority as Tehran Continues to Expand Proliferation Sensitive Activities Today, sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and its Shanghai-based subsidiary, E-Sail Shipping Company Ltd (E-Sail) have come into effect. Six …
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 6, 2020 The Chinese Communist Party’s callous exploitation of the tragic death of George Floyd to justify its authoritarian denial of basic human dignity exposes its true colors yet again. As with dictatorships throughout history, no lie is too obscene, so long as it serves the Party’s lust for power. This laughable …
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Remarks at International Women of Courage Honorary Awards Ceremony: Tiananmen Mothers 06/04/2020 05:27 PM EDT Stephen Biegun, Deputy Secretary of State Ambassador Kelley E. Currie, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s IssuesOffice of Global Women’s Issues Harry S. Truman Building, Washington, DC AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE KELLEY CURRIE: Today is a solemn day in China. Thirty-one years ago, at this very hour, troops of the People’s Liberation Army began to clear peaceful …
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2020 Statement from the Press Secretary Commemorating the 31st Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre The American people reflect on the courage and optimism of the hundreds of thousands of Chinese citizens who gathered peacefully 31 years ago in Beijing and throughout China to protest widespread official corruption and demand a …
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By U.S. Mission China | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 4, 2020 The Trump Administration is committed to ensuring that all American businesses and investors can operate on a level playing field with the rest of the world. As part of this ongoing effort, I applaud Nasdaq for requiring auditing firms to ensure all listed companies …
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By U.S. Mission China | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 4, 2020 The United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance for more than a half century, saving lives all over the planet. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have truly mobilized as a nation to combat the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON June 3, 2020 31st Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Today we honor the brave Chinese people whose peaceful calls for democracy, human rights, and a corruption-free society came to a violent end when the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sent the People’s Liberation Army into Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, armed with tanks and guns. …
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
June 1, 2020 U.S. Limits the People’s Liberation Army’s Ability to Use Nonimmigrant Visa Programs to Illicitly Acquire U.S. Technologies and Intellectual Property On May 29 President Trump issued a proclamation that limits the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) ability to misuse nonimmigrant student and researcher visa programs. The Trump Administration is committed to achieving a …
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By U.S. Mission China | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 27, 2020 Keeping the World Safe from Iran’s Nuclear Program Today, I am announcing the end of the sanctions waiver covering all remaining JCPOA-originating nuclear projects in Iran – the Arak reactor conversion, the provision of enriched uranium for the Tehran Research Reactor, and the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
May 28, 2020 Joint Statement on Hong Kong The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text: Signatories to this statement reiterate our deep concern regarding Beijing’s decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong. Hong Kong …
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By U.S. Mission China | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
May 27, 2020 The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is a group of 31 countries deeply committed to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). We believe that the human rights and fundamental freedoms that individuals have offline must also be protected online. We are committed …
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 27, 2020 PRC National People’s Congress Proposal on Hong Kong National Security Legislation Last week, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National People’s Congress announced its intention to unilaterally and arbitrarily impose national security legislation on Hong Kong. Beijing’s disastrous decision is only the latest …
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Secretary Michael Pompeo May 23, 2020, Washington, DC Susan and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Over the past month, Muslims at home and abroad have fasted, centered around spiritual reflection, community and values of gratitude, compassion, and generosity, and have adapted to practicing their faith …
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 2020, Eid al-Fitr, Secretary Pompeo
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 22, 2020 PRC Proposal to Impose National Security Legislation on Hong Kong The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National People’s Congress proposal to unilaterally and arbitrarily impose national security legislation on Hong Kong. The decision to bypass Hong Kong’s well-established legislative processes and ignore …
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Our Nation mourns for every life lost to the coronavirus pandemic, and we share in the suffering of all those who endured pain and illness from the outbreak. Through our grief, America stands steadfast and united against the invisible enemy. May God be with the victims of this pandemic and bring aid and comfort to …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19
Office of the United States Trade Representative FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2020 Contact: USTR Public & Media Affairs media@ustr.eop.gov Announce Continued Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One Agreement Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today announced additional progress in the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China | Tags: U.S.-China Phase One Agreement, USDA, USTR
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 20, 2020 Standing with the Iranian People Today, the United States is imposing financial sanctions and visa restrictions on Iranian individuals and entities under human rights-related authorities. These actions with respect to 12 Iranian individuals and entities by the Department of State and Department of the Treasury send …
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release REMARKS TO THE PRESS Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At a Press Availability Press Briefing Room Washington, D.C. May 20, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. This morning, early, I had the chance to drive through Arlington Cemetery, and as we approach Memorial Day Weekend, I want to reflect on the sacrifices of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 20, 2020 Delivering on American Commitments in the COVID-19 Response with Additional Foreign Assistance Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance. …
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 19, 2020 The United States Designates Company Providing Services for Iranian Airline Mahan Air’s Operations in China The People’s Republic of China is one of the rapidly dwindling number of countries that welcomes Mahan Air, which ferries weapons and terrorists around the world for the Islamic Republic of …
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By U.S. Mission China | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 18, 2020 25th Anniversary of the Panchen Lama’s Disappearance The Department of State has made the promotion and protection of religious freedom a priority, especially in China, where people of all faiths face severe repression and discrimination. As part of that mission, on May 17, we marked the …
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
05/14/2020 10:55 AM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the U.S. Coast Guard issued a global advisory to alert the maritime industry, and those active in the energy and metals sectors to deceptive shipping practices used to evade …
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
