FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Contact: USTR Public & Media Affairs
media@ustr.eop.gov Statement By U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Section 301 Action Washington, DC – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today released the following statement regarding action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974: “On Friday, in response to unfair ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Robert Lighthizer, Section 301 Action, U.S. Trade Representative
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT June 28, 2018 Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone today with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. They discussed ongoing ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 29 June, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, U.S. & China
By Terry Branstad Source:Global Times Published: 2018/6/27 23:23:40 It was one year ago today that I began my service as US Ambassador to China. It is also the week before which our nation celebrates its birth. In my first year as US Ambassador to China I have gained a greater appreciation of two things: the ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Ambassador Branstad
United States Secretary for Defense James Mattis’s visit in Beijing, June 27, 2018
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Beijing, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, Visit
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Andrew Thompson on June 25, 2018 June 26 marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking, or World Drug Day. This global event, established by the United Nations in 1987, strengthens cooperation and spurs action towards the ambitious goal of a world free of illicit drug use. The consequences of drug use are felt by ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: Andrew Thompson, Combating The Opioid Crisis, Global Drug Demand Reduction
Ambassador Terry Branstad June 26 marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, one of the most pressing public health challenges facing the world today is drug use, production and trafficking. And next month will be the 233rd birthday of Commissioner Lin Zexu, who spearheaded Qing Dynasty’s campaign to suppress opium. Fortunately, this is ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Ambassador Branstad, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Remarks
Last week, during Ambassador Branstad’s trip to Washington, he met with President Trump, Chief of Staff John Kelly and National Security Advisor John Bolton. Catch a glimpse of their meeting in the Oval Office!
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, President Donald Trump, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Ambassador Branstad, President Trump
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2018 Statement from the President Regarding Trade with China On Friday, I announced plans for tariffs on $50 billion worth of imports from China. These tariffs are being imposed to encourage China to change the unfair practices identified in the Section 301 ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, President Donald J. Trump, Trade, US-China
FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: June 15, 2018 My great friendship with President Xi of China and our country’s relationship with China are both very important to me. Trade between our nations, however, has been very unfair, for a very long time. This situation is no longer sustainable. China has, for example, long been engaging in several unfair ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, President Donald Trump, Press Releases, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, President Donald J. Trump, Trade, US-China
By U.S. Mission China | 15 June, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Official Visits, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Secretary Pompeo, US-China
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT June 14, 2018 Secretary Pompeo’s Meetings with Chinese Officials including President Xi Jinping, Politburo Member Yang Jiechi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: On his first trip to China as U.S. Secretary of State, ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 June, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Secretary Pompeo, US-China
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS June 14, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Chinese President Xi Jinping Opening Remarks June 14, 2018 Beijing, China PRESIDENT XI: (Via interpreter.) Secretary Pompeo, it is, indeed, with great pleasure that I welcome you to China on this trip. I understand that ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 June, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Chinese President Xi, Secretary Pompeo, US-China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi June 14, 2018 Beijing, China STATE COUNCILOR YANG: (Via interpreter) Welcome to China. It will be a great pleasure to meet you. We spoke on the phone on 5th of May, and I was greatly impressed by the constructive approach to the China-U.S. relationship. ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 June, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Official Visits, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Secretary Pompeo, US-China, Yang Jiechi
MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to now begin the Korea, U.S., and Japan Foreign Ministers Meeting joint press conference. Today, we have been joined by the Minister Kang Kyung-wha, the Secretary Pompeo, and Foreign Minister Kono. They will speak for five minutes. And as was consulted previously, Minister Kang is going to speak in ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Press Conference, US-Japan, US-ROK
Interview Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 7, 2018 QUESTION: President Trump just said the United States could absolutely sign an agreement with North Korea to end the Korean War, but last week he just said he’s not going to sign anything during the summit. So could you please clarify this? And what more ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Public Affairs, Secretary Mike Pompeo, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Interview, Secretary Pompeo
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 8, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: On June 7, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met at the Department of State with Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai. During their meeting, they discussed the importance of the upcoming summit between President Trump and North ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
Secretary Ross Announces $1.4 Billion ZTE Settlement; ZTE Board, Management Changes and Strictest BIS Compliance Requirements Ever 06/07/2018 09:43 AM EDT Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today announced that Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation, of Shenzhen, China (“ZTE Corporation”) and ZTE Kangxun Telecommunications Ltd. of Hi-New Shenzhen, China (“ZTE Kangxun”) (collectively, “ZTE”) has agreed to severe ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 June, 2018 | Topics:
Business, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Trade, US-China, ZTE
Over the weekend, Administration officials, led by Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, concluded a series of meetings in Beijing with a delegation from the government of China, as part of ongoing trade discussions.
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By U.S. Mission China | 5 June, 2018 | Topics:
Business, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Liu He
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 3, 2018 On the 29th anniversary of the violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations in and around Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, we remember the tragic loss of innocent lives. As Liu Xiaobo wrote in his 2010 Nobel Peace Prize speech, delivered in absentia, “the ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Secretary Pompeo, Tiananmen Square
REMARKS May 31, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a Press Availability Lotte Palace Hotel Spellman Room New York, New York SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. As you know, in addition to my meeting with Vice Chairman Kim Yong-chol, we have teams in Singapore and at the DMZ working with their North Korean ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 1 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Secretary Mike Pompeo, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, DPRK, US-China
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 29, 2018 Statement on Steps to Protect Domestic Technology and Intellectual Property from China’s Discriminatory and Burdensome Trade Practices On March 22, 2018, the President signed a memorandum announcing that the United States would take multiple steps to protect domestic technology and intellectual ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: IPR, rotect Domestic Technology, Statement
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 29, 2018 PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IS CONFRONTING CHINA’S UNFAIR TRADE POLICIES “From now on, we expect trading relationships to be fair and to be reciprocal.” – President Donald J. Trump YEARS OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES: China has consistently taken advantage of the ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Trade, US-China
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon. I’m pleased today to host State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi here in Washington for my first meeting with
[1] the Secretary of State. Thank you. It’s wonderful to see you. As you know, the President and this administration is committed to a constructive, results-oriented relationship with China, and I am glad ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: DPRK, Secretary Pompeo, U.S.-China, Wang Yi
STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON May 22, 2018 Conviction of Tashi Wangchuk We are deeply disappointed that the Chinese government convicted Tashi Wangchuk, an advocate for Tibetan language education, on the charge of “inciting separatism” for exercising his fundamental freedom of expression in calling on the government to give greater attention and resources to teach the ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Department of State, Language Education, Tashi Wangchuk, Tibet
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2018 Joint Statement of the United States and China Regarding Trade Consultations At the direction of President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping, on May 17 and 18, 2018, the United States and China engaged in constructive consultations regarding trade in ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Trade, U.S.-China
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2018 Trump Administration Officials to Host Trade Delegation from China The trade delegation from China, led by Vice Premier Liu He will participate in meetings at the Department of the Treasury on Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May 18, 2018. Treasury Secretary ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: President Donald J. Trump, Trade
Ten years ago, Sichuan was struck by a powerful earthquake which unleashed devastation throughout the region and claimed the lives of nearly 70,000 people, many of them children. Tragedies like this remind us all of our shared humanity, and people throughout America mourned the victims, prayed for survivors, and sent relief supplies and assistance. In ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: Sichuan Earthquake
The U.S. offers the largest consumer market on earth, with a GDP of $18 trillion and 325 million people. The U.S. program “SelectUSA” welcomes investors representing international businesses of all sizes that are seeking to establish or expand operations in the United States. SelectUSA registration is now open! For more information and to apply:
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
Business, Commercial Affairs, News, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Select USA, US-China
“Secretary Pompeo’s Phone Call with Chinese Politburo Member Yang Jiechi. United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke by phone today with Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee Yang Jiechi. ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Secretary Pompeo, State Councilor Yang Jiechi, US-China
Statement from the Press Secretary on China’s Political Correctness President Donald J. Trump ran against political correctness in the United States. He will stand up for Americans resisting efforts by the Chinese Communist Party to impose Chinese political correctness on American companies and citizens. On April 25, the Chinese Civil Aviation Administration sent a letter ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Press Secretary, US-China
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea to discuss the April 27 meeting between President Moon and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. President Trump thanked President Moon for the close coordination between the Republic of Korea and the United States in the lead-up to his meeting, ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 2 May, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, EAP, President Moon Jae-In of the Republic of Korea, President Trump, US-ROK
On World Intellectual Property Day, we not only celebrate invention and innovation, but also we recognize how integral intellectual property rights are to our Nation's economic competitiveness. Intellectual property rights support the arts, sciences, and technology. They also create the framework for a competitive market that leads to higher wages and more jobs for everyone. ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, IPR, President Donald Trump, The White House Proclamation, World Intellectual Property Day
Washington, DC – As part of the U.S. response to China’s unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of U.S. technology and intellectual property, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today published a proposed list of products imported from China that could be subject to additional tariffs. Following USTR’s Section 301 investigation, ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
By U.S. Mission China | 30 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Ambassador Branstad, Trade, US-China
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE THE SENIOR ADVISOR FOR POLICY THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ECONOMIC POLICY THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR HOMELAND SECURITY AND COUNTERTERRORISM SUBJECT: Actions by the United States Related to the Section 301 ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 30 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Section 301, Trade, US-China
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Executive Office of the President Washington, D.C. March 22, 2018 Section 301 Fact Sheet Following a Memorandum from President Trump, on August 18, 2017, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into the government of China’s acts, policies, and ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Section 301, Trade, US-China
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you everybody. This has been long in the making. You’ve heard many, many speeches by me and talks by me, and interviews where I talk about unfair trade practices. We’ve lost, over a fairly short period of time, 60,000 factories in our country — closed, shuttered, gone. Six million jobs, at ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Economy, Statement, Trade, US-China
We have a longstanding relationship with China. There’s a lot of work that is left to be done with two massive, massive countries. One of the key things that we will be dealing with regard to China is the DPRK, and let me remind you that they voted in support of UN Security Council resolutions ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Business, News, President Donald Trump, Press Releases, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: Business, Statement, Trade, US-China
Author: Cynthia Griffin, U.S. Embassy Minister Counselor of Commercial Affairs I am delighted to be back in the country where I first came to study in Nanjing in 1988. At the time, the future of China’s economy was uncertain. Today China is one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world. I returned ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Business, News, Speeches, U.S. & China
Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC February 18, 2018 MS BRENNAN: Rex Tillerson admits he was an unconventional choice for Secretary of State. He had no prior government experience. But as CEO of ExxonMobil, he had crisscrossed the globe striking deals with foreign leaders. Secretary Tillerson, a man who still considers himself a Boy ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Interview, Secretary Tillerson
Statement of Susan Thornton Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations February 15, 2018 Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, members of the committee, it is my great honor to appear here today as the President’s nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Statement, Susan Thornton
I send my warm greetings to those in the United States and around the world celebrating the Lunar New Year. Our Nation has the unique privilege of a diverse and spirited Asian-American population that has left its mark on the country in more ways than one. Asian Americans have made countless contributions to our national ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
Secretary of State's greetings on Lunar New Year
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Chinese Lunar New Year, Statement
Last June I arrived in Beijing as the U.S. Ambassador to China. My first day here, I stood next to my wife and family and talked about the U.S.-China relationship with journalists, feeling energized and honored to be representing America. With no time to rest, we got to work right away. In July, we sliced ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 13 February, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Ambassador Branstad, Chinese New Year, Statement, US-China
“Secretary Tillerson hosted Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at the State Department for a bilateral meeting on February 8, 2018. They agreed on the importance of continuing a constructive and productive relationship aimed at cooperation on mutual challenges and addressing our differences forthrightly. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed President Trump and President Xi’s commitment ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 February, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Secretary Tillerson, State Councilor Yang Jiechi
From all of us here at the embassy and our dog friends, wish you happy Spring Festival in advance! Let’s check Ambassador Branstad’s Spring Festival Greeting video together!
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 February, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2018, Ambassador Branstad, Chinese New Year
As the year comes to an end, Ambassador Branstad wants to share his top five memorable moments of 2017 with you. What is your most memorable moment of 2017?
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By U.S. Mission China | 2 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Beijing, Culture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & China, Video
| Tags: 2017, Ambassador Branstad, Top Five Memorable Moments, Video
The embassies of Germany and the United States are deeply disappointed that Chinese human rights defender and blogger Wu Gan and Chinese attorney Xie Yang have been convicted on vague charges of “subverting state power”, and that Wu has been sentenced to eight years in prison. We call on the Chinese authorities to release Wu ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 December, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, Human Rights, Statement from Embassy Beijing, Wu Gan, Xie Yang
Ambassador Branstad Visits Hebei Province, July 2017. Please click
here for media coverage.
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, Ambassador Branstad, Hebei Province, Interview, US-China, Visits
November 20, 2017, Ambassador Branstad accepts Phoenix TV’s interview. The Ambassador talks about our President’s recent visit to Beijing, the taste of American beef, and more. Please click
here to watch the interview. More Media Coverage of Ambassador Branstad:
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, Ambassador Branstad, Interview, US-China
STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL RESOLVE TO DENUCLEARIZE NORTH KOREA: President Donald J. Trump strengthened international resolve to address the security challenges presented by North Korea. · President Trump and President Xi reaffirmed their commitment to achieving the goal of full, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and stated they will not accept the DPRK as ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Official Visits, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, High-Level Visits, President Trump, US-China
“The United States, working with China and other regional partners, has an incredible opportunity to advance the cause of peace,” – President Trump during his recent visit to China. Check out photos, video, and transcripts from this trip here:
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Official Visits, Press Releases, U.S. & China
On their second day in Beijing, President Trump and First Lady Melania attended a grand Welcome Ceremony at the Great Hall of the People. President Trump, President Xi and other leaders met to discuss bilateral relations and announce business deals between the United States and China. The First Lady and Madame Peng toured an elementary ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, President Donald Trump, U.S. & China
For Immediate Release November 09, 2017 Remarks by President Trump at Business Event with President Xi of China | Beijing, China Great Hall of the People Beijing, China 11:21 A.M. CST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Thank you. And thank you, Minister Zhong Shan, for that introduction. And especially thank you to President Xi ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, President Donald Trump, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: Beijing, Bussiness, President Trump, U.S.-China, Xi Jinping
Great Hall of the People Beijing, China AMBASSADOR: It went very well. There’s a lot of work that goes into something like this. We got a great team here. They work really hard and it’s obviously a big highlight and I think the Chinese have done a great job. I mean, that event last night ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: Ambassador Branstad
President Trump and the First Lady arrived at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square for a Welcome Ceremony kicking off today’s bilateral meetings, focused on trade and regional security issues.
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, President Donald Trump, U.S. & China
| Tags: President Trump
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Beijing September 28 – October 1 to meet with senior Chinese leaders. Secretary Tillerson will discuss a range of issues, including the President’s planned travel to the region, the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and trade and investment. Secretary Tillerson’s visit to China reaffirms the Administration’s ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & China
| Tags: U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
“In both Chinese and American cultures, food brings families and people together. Perhaps because of that, agriculture holds a special place in our hearts. It is therefore very fitting that this project is often referred to as a ‘friendship farm,’” Ambassador Branstad’s remarks at the groundbreaking of the China-U.S. Demonstration Farm modelled on Kimberley Farms ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Ambassador, Environment, Featured Event, News, Public Affairs, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, Agriculture, Ambassador Branstad, Hebei, Luanping
“I do believe there is unanimity in seeking a diplomatic and an economic solution to the current crisis in North Korea…I think we’ve had a very transparent exchange with our Chinese interlocutors about North Korea as well… I do believe right now — there’s a long way to go — but we are on a ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, General Joseph Dunford, Military, US-China
Good afternoon, Deputy Director Zhou Zhongxuan, Consul General Shin Bongsup, Consul General Peter Kreutzberger, Consul General Hideki Ishizuka, Acting Consul General Bernard Valezy, and dear friends from local foreign affairs offices and distinguished guests from all over Northeast China. Welcome to our 4th of July celebration party! I am very happy to have you all ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 August, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, East Asia & Pacific, Shenyang, Speeches, U.S. & China
CHINA: TIER 3 The Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so; therefore, China was downgraded to Tier 3. Despite the lack of significant efforts, the government took some steps to address trafficking, including ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 24 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, Reports, U.S. & China
| Tags: Trafficking in Persons Report
President Donald J. Trump met today with President Xi Jinping of China at the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany. President Trump discussed the destabilizing threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and the need to respond to North Korea’s major escalation involving the test of an ICBM. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: POTUS, Trump, U.S.-China, Xi Jinping
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry met with Chinese Executive Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli at Zhongnanhai on June 8, 2017 to discussed a variety of important issues of mutual interest to both the United States and China, including the development of clean energy technologies such as LNG, carbon capture, utilization and storage, renewable energy, and nuclear ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, Chinese Executive Vice Premier, Rick Perry, Secretary of Energy, US-China, Zhang Gaoli
Earlier today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin held a phone conversation with Vice Premier Wang Yang of China. Commerce Secretary Ross, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Vice Premier Wang discussed bilateral issues related to the U.S.- China Comprehensive Dialogue and the overall economic and trade relationship between the two countries.
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Economics, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: Economy, US-China
President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with President Xi Jinping of China to address issues regarding North Korea. President Trump criticized North Korea’s continued belligerence and emphasized that Pyongyang’s actions are destabilizing the Korean Peninsula. The two leaders reaffirmed the urgency of the threat posed by North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs, and committed to ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & China
“The Trump administration remains dedicated to working with China toward mutual goals of respect, security, and prosperity. As we do so, we will not shy away from frank discussions which are necessary to narrow our differences. I hope President Xi, First Lady Madam Peng, and the entire Chinese delegation enjoy their visit to the United ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
Political Affairs, Press Releases, Secretary Rex Tillerson, Speeches, U.S. & China
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT February 28, 2017 Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting with State Councilor of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Yang Jiechi The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Mark Toner: United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met today with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 1 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: Secretary of State, Tillerson, US-China, Yang Jiechi
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 21, 2017 The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Mark Toner: Today, United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke by phone with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi. Secretary Tillerson and State Councilor Yang affirmed the importance of a constructive bilateral relationship. The two sides agreed on ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Secretary Rex Tillerson, U.S. & China
| Tags: Security, Tillerson, US-China, Yang Jiechi
By U.S. Mission China | 17 February, 2017 | Topics:
U.S. & China
| Tags: History, Photos, US-China
FEB 17 (WASHINGTON D.C.) – China’s National Narcotics Control Commission announced this week that scheduling controls against four fentanyl-class substances – carfentanil, furanyl fentanyl, valeryl fentanyl, and acryl fentanyl – will begin on March 1, 2017. This announcement is the culmination of ongoing collaboration between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Government of China, ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, Drugs, US-China
Secretary Tillerson's Meeting with Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Secretary Rex Tillerson, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, Tillerson, US-China, Wang Yi
2/17/2017 WASHINGTON – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held separate calls with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, Minister of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Financial and Economic Affairs Liu He, People’s Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan, and Chinese Minister of Finance Xiao Jie. In each of these calls, Secretary Mnuchin underscored that he looked forward to ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 17 February, 2017 | Topics:
Economics, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, Mnuchin, Treasury, Wang Yang
February 10, 2017 Good morning! As U.S. Consul General, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Groundbreaking Ceremony for our new Consulate office in Wuhan! Thank you all for joining us today. I would especially like to thank Mayor Wan, and Director General Yan representing the Hubei Provincial Government for being part ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 February, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Featured Event, News, Speeches, U.S. & China, Wuhan
| Tags: Joe Zadrozny, Wuhan
Meeting to build relationships, recognize increased cooperation with DEA’s main counterpart in China, and to support bilateral investigations JAN 13 (WASHINGTON) – At the invitation of the China Ministry of Public Security (MPS), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg visited China this week to discuss issues of mutual concern and to build on ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 13 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2017, DEA, Drugs
It is important to continue to study and honor the shared history of the United States and China during World War II. Here you can view photos from U.S. Consulate Chengdu’s visits to historic sites around Southwest China. If you are interested in visiting historic WWII sites in Southwest China, below are a list of ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, Consul General, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Chengdu, Haymond, Museum, Shared Sacrifice, Stilwell, WWII
In this section, we share memories of World War II veterans. From Wayne Johnson, the 23rd Fighter Group, 14th Air Force “The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought on a surge of patriotism throughout America. I signed up for the U.S. Army Air Corps on 8 December, 1941… After completion of the Air Corps pilot ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, Consul General, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: History, Shared Sacrifice, WWII
By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Shared Sacrifice, WWII
By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Shared Sacrifice, WWII
Though tens of thousands of Americans served in the China-Burma-India Theater, only a fraction were combat troops on the front line. These were the men of the 5307th Composite Unit, known by their nickname Merrill’s Marauders. Led by their commander Brigadier General Frank Merrill, the Marauders were formed as a long-range penetration jungle warfare unit. ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Shared Sacrifice, WWII
December 1942 saw the beginning of one of the most herculean tasks accomplished by the U.S. Army during the Second World War—the building of the Stilwell Road. In the spring of 1942, the main supply road into China, known as the Burma Road, was cut off. Attempts to supply China from then on were limited ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Shared Sacrifice, Stilwell, WWII
December 1942 saw the beginning of one of the most herculean tasks accomplished by the U.S. Army during the Second World War—the building of the Stilwell Road. In the spring of 1942, the main supply road into China, known as the Burma Road, was cut off. Attempts to supply China from then on were limited ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Shared Sacrifice, Stilwell, WWII
Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan on December 7, 1941, the United States officially entered the Second World War. In early 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt dispatched General Joseph Stilwell to China to advise the Chinese and coordinate Allied forces in the region. Among American generals, Stilwell was already known as an experienced China ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Shared Sacrifice, Stilwell, WWII
When the Japanese captured the Burmese town of Lashio in 1942, they effectively cut off the last major Allied supply route into China. Allied commanders devised a daring plan to supply China and the Allied forces via an air route from India. From April 1942 to August 1945, American transport planes from the 10th Air ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Shared Sacrifice, Stilwell, WWII
Before he arrived in China, Claire Lee Chennault was considered a maverick by the United States Army Air Corps. While the Army Air Corp focused on high-altitude bombing tactics, Chennault advocated for the use of pursuit fighter aircraft. His ideas often put him at odds with his superiors, leading to his resignation from the military ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Chennault, Shared Sacrifice, WWII
With the entrance of the United States into the Second World War, there was no longer a need for American pilots to serve as volunteers in the Chinese Air Force as the American Volunteer Group (AVG) did. In the AVG’s wake came official pilots of the United States military. Though these pilots openly served under ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Shared Sacrifice, WWII
In April 1941, American President Franklin Roosevelt issued a secret executive order authorizing reserve officers and enlisted men to resign from the Army Air Corps, Naval and Marine air services for the purpose of serving in the American Volunteer Group (AVG) under the command of Claire Lee Chennault. Chennault divided his unit of 100 P-40 ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 December, 2016 | Topics:
Chengdu, History, U.S. & China
| Tags: Shared Sacrifice, WWII
On January 1, China’s new Foreign NGO Management Law will take effect. Non-government organizations working around the world, including in China, do critical work. They help people exchange knowledge, skills, and ideas. They help societies drive innovation, they contribute to social stability, and they support the neediest among us. They promote business development and trade, ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2016, Baucus, Beijing, NGO Law
Nationals of the People’s Republic of China with a 10-year visa will update their information every two years using EVUS WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the launch of the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)
website for early enrollments. All individuals with a People’s Republic of China issued passport bearing a 10-year B1/B2, B1 ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 31 October, 2016 | Topics:
Business, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & China, Visas
| Tags: EVUS, NIV, Visa
The seventh round of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, and the sixth round the U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange concluded in Washington, DC June 24. These dialogues were led by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew, Vice Premier Wang Yang, Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, and Vice Premier ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 26 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Economy, Kerry, Leaders, Obama, POTUS, Secretary of State, SED, US-China, Washington
This statement was released by the governments of the United States and China on the occasion of the 2015 U.S.–China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange in Washington: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. June 24, 2015 Joint Statement: Sixth U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange The United States and China held ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 June, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, CPE, Culture, Education, Exchanges, US-China
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. REMARKS The Strategic & Economic Dialogue/Consultation on People-to-People Exchange Joint Opening Session with Vice President Joe Biden, Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong, Secretary of State John Kerry, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew, and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi Dean Acheson ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 June, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Biden, Economy, Exchanges, Kerry, Obama, POTUS, Security, SED, Trade, U.S.-China, US-China, VPOTUS, Washington
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release FACT SHEET U.S.-China Development Cooperation The most pressing global health, environmental, and security threats are beyond the ability of any one nation to confront alone and require cooperative action to mitigate. From our respective contributions to global health security in West Africa to the ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 23 June, 2015 | Topics:
Economics, Fact Sheets, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Development, SED, U.S.-China, US-China, Washington
Ambassador Baucus gave remarks at the closing ceremony of the 2015 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition during which he emphasized his love of flying and support for increased aviation trade between the United States and China.
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 April, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Shanghai, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Ambassador, Baucus, Shanghai, US-China
Release Date: April 10, 2015 Beijing, China The People’s Public Security University (As delivered) Good morning. It is an honor for me to speak here. This is my first trip to the People’s Republic of China. I am here to visit with leaders of your government to discuss a number of subjects that are important ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 April, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Security, US-China
In honor of China’s Tomb Sweeping holiday on April 6, U.S. Consul General in Chengdu Raymond Greene joined Dali Prefecture Foreign Affairs Office Director Ma Wei, Xiangyun County Deputy Magistrate Jiang Ji Fu, Vice Chairman of the People’s Consultative Congress of Xiangyun County Ruan Zhao Rui, and Xiangyun County Foreign Affairs Office Director Ruan Faqing ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 6 April, 2015 | Topics:
Chengdu, Events, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Chengdu, US-China, WWII, Yunnan
Honoring the legacy of the Americans and Chinese who bravely fought together defending freedom, the American Flying Tigers Guilin Heritage Park was opened March 28 in Lingui County, Guilin, Guangxi. U.S. Consul General in Guangzhou Jennifer Zimdahl Galt and U.S. Embassy Air Force Attaché Colonel Mark Swentkofske joined several distinguished guests, including Chinese Vice Premier ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 31 March, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Flying Tigers, Guilin, US-China, WWII
Max Baucus United States Ambassador to China Kunming Museum January 28, 2015 AMBASSADOR BAUCUS: Thank you so very much Mr. Tian Jian. I deeply appreciate that introduction. I want to also thank the tour director who gave us a wonderful tour through the museum. Bai Hong and Yang Fuquan, Vice President of the local Academy ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 January, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Baucus, Kunming, US-China
From January 28 to February 1, Ambassador Max Baucus and his wife made their first visit to Yunnan. The Ambassador met with members of the Yunnan Flying Tigers Research Association in Kunming; viewed the Flying Tigers Exhibit at Kunming Municipal Museum, where he also gave a speech about how the U.S. and China should learn ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 28 January, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Chengdu, Environment, Events, News, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Baucus, US-China, Yunnan
The commanding general of U.S. Army Pacific spent several days in China during his visit to the region last week to meet with key People’s Liberation Army leaders, visit the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and observe a U.S.-Chinese military exchange. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks gave a presentation to Chinese scholars and military officers at the ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 January, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases, Security, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Military, US-China
U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Max Baucus, traveled to the cities of Taiyuan and Yangquan in northern China’s Shanxi Province from January 13 – 14, 2015, to highlight U.S.-China cooperation, especially in the area of clean energy and climate change. One of the Ambassador’s first activities was to visit a demonstration project ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 January, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2015, Ambassador, Baucus, Clean Energy, Environment, Shanxi, US-China
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 10, 2014 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AT APEC CEO SUMMIT Beijing, China 4:51 P.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much. Xiàwǔ hǎo. (Applause.) Thank you, Andrew, for that introduction. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Andrew very well these past few years. ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 November, 2014 | Topics:
Official Visits, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, APEC, Obama, POTUS, US-China, Xi Jinping
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very much, Dean Nasr. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Vali for a while. When I was in the Senate, he was a very valuable advisor, and I can remember coming down to the State Department and meeting with him and with Richard ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 November, 2014 | Topics:
Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Human Rights, Secretary John Kerry, Security, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Kerry, Secretary of State, US-China
Remarks John Kerry and Yang Jiechi Secretary of State Boston, MA October 18, 2014 SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. I just want to say a couple things. First, my great pleasure to welcome the State Councilor of China Yang Jiechi to Boston. We have a great deal that we will be talking about and already ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 18 October, 2014 | Topics:
Secretary John Kerry, Security, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: Kerry, Secretary of State, US-China, Yang Jiechi
MESSAGE FROM NEW U.S. CONSUL GENERAL HANSCOM SMITH “I am delighted to be in Shanghai to take up my new responsibilities as Consul General. Top among my priorities will be meeting with government, business, and community leaders in Shanghai and throughout eastern China to hear their views about how the Consulate General can best serve ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 7 September, 2014 | Topics:
Consul General, News, Shanghai, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Consulate General Shanghai, US-China
Thank you, Mr. Chairman for your kind introduction. And thank you all for being here today. It is an honor to address the distinguished APEC delegates and guests. On behalf of President Obama and Secretary Kerry, I want to thank Vice Minister FU and the Chinese government for their very warm hospitality. We appreciate your ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 15 August, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Security, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: Ambassador, Anti-corruption, Baucus, US-China
My wife Melodee and I want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the people of China who lost their loved ones, whose homes and businesses were destroyed, or who were affected in other ways by the August 3 earthquake. We are praying for you in these trying times, and the United States stands ready to ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 4 August, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Ambassador, Baucus, China, Earthquake
WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2014 Statement by NSC Deputy Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on the Earthquake in Southwestern China The United States offers sincere condolences to all those who lost loved ones in the August 3 earthquake in southwestern China. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 3 August, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, China, Earthquake
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release July 14, 2014 ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 14 July, 2014 | Topics:
Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Press Releases, Security, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, SED, SED Outcomes, US-China
7/11/2014 As the Special Representatives of President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang led the sixth meeting of the Economic Track of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) on July 9-10, in Beijing, China. They were joined by a high-level delegation of ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 11 July, 2014 | Topics:
Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Press Releases, Security, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Obama, SED, SED Factsheet, Xi Jinping
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Beijing, China July 10, 2014 FACT SHEET U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE) On July 9-10, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong co-chaired the fifth annual U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE). The CPE aims to enhance and strengthen ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 10 July, 2014 | Topics:
Culture, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, CPE, CPE Factsheet, Culture, Exchanges, Kerry, US-China
Good Morning. I am pleased to send my warmest greetings to all those gathered at the opening of the fifth round of the United States-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE) in Beijing, China. I would like to send my thanks to President Xi Jinping, Vice Premier Liu Yandong, and the entire Chinese delegation for hosting ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 July, 2014 | Topics:
Culture, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Beijing, CPE, Culture, Exchanges, FLOTUS, Sports, US-China
It is an honor to greet the American and Chinese delegations to the sixth round of the United States-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED). I want to thank President Xi, Vice Premier Wang, State Councilor Yang, and the entire Chinese delegation for hosting this year’s S&ED and for their warm reception of the American delegation. This ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 9 July, 2014 | Topics:
Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Press Releases, Security, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Climate Change, Obama, POTUS, SED, US-China
June 25, 2014 Beijing China Thank you Greg. Thank you so much for those warm remarks. I want to just tell you how pleased I am to be here. This is such a wonderful opportunity to do what all of us want to do, that is help us make this world an even better place ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 25 June, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Ambassador, Baucus, BIT, Trade, US-China
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary May 22, 2014 Statement by Press Secretary Jay Carney on Terrorist Attack in China The United States condemns the horrific terrorist attack in Urumqi, China today. We are aware of reports that the attack resulted in the death of 31 citizens and the injury of 90 more. ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 May, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Security, Terrorism, US-China
I am proud to join my colleagues at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and at U.S. Consulates throughout China in commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia. This is a day marked around the world to counter homophobia and raise awareness of the discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Personal prejudices, no ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 May, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Ambassador, Baucus, Human Rights, LGBT
The U.S.-China Training Program for Afghan diplomats is a four-week training program, jointly organized by the U.S. and Chinese governments since 2012, which provides opportunities for 15 entry-level Afghan diplomats to receive two weeks of training in the United States, and two weeks of training in China. This year’s third round of the training program ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 16 May, 2014 | Topics:
Security, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Afghanistan, Security, SED, US-China
24 March 2014 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary March 24, 2014 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRESIDENT XI JINPING OF CHINA BEFORE BILATERAL MEETING U.S. Ambassador’s Residence The Hague, The Netherlands 12:48 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: (In progress) — We have made incredible strides over these past several decades, and I know ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 24 March, 2014 | Topics:
Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Human Rights, President Barack Obama, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Economy, Exchanges, Obama, Security, US-China, Xi Jinping
Remarks of First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama Stanford Center at Peking University Beijing, China March 22nd, 2014 Ni-Hao. It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university…thank you so much for having me. And before I get started today, on behalf of ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 March, 2014 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Speeches, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Beijing, Culture, Education, Engery, Exchanges, FLOTUS, Innovation, US-China
Note: This post is part of a series authored by First Lady Michelle Obama to share her visit to China with young people in the U.S. You can read all of the First Lady’s posts at
WhiteHouse.gov/First-Lady-China-Trip . This morning, I had the privilege of visiting Peking University and speaking with Chinese students and American students ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 22 March, 2014 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Culture, Education, Exchanges, FLOTUS
After a long flight from Washington, D.C. – one that took around 20 hours – my mother, my daughters, and I arrived in Beijing to begin our official visit to China. Our first stop was at the Beijing Normal School, where we were hosted by Madam Peng Liyuan, the First Lady of China. Madam Peng ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 March, 2014 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Culture, Exchanges, FLOTUS, US-China
March 21, 2014 09:24 AM EDT Note: This post is part of a series authored by First Lady Michelle Obama to share her visit to China with young people in the U.S. You can read all of the First Lady’s posts at
WhiteHouse.gov/First-Lady-China-Trip . After visiting the Beijing Normal School, Madame Peng took Sasha and Malia, ...
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By U.S. Mission China | 21 March, 2014 | Topics:
Culture, Press Releases, U.S. & China
| Tags: 2014, Beijing, Culture, Exchanges, FLOTUS, US-China
![U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on February 28, 2017. [State Department Photo/ Public Domain]](https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/wp-content/uploads/sites/252/2017/03/33042436291_cca7d31de2_k-750x450.jpg "Secretary Tillerson Meets With Chinese State Councilor Yang in Washington")
