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, ... Read More»
2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year
The U.S. National Travel and Tourism Strategy set a goal of welcoming 100 million international visitors to the United States by the end of 2021. As the second largest source of spending on U.S. travel and tourism, China is essential to achieving this goal. In 2014, Chinese visitors spent $24 billion traveling to U.S. cities, ... Read More»
Human Rights Day 2016 Statement
Today we celebrate International Human Rights Day, which marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights sixty-eight years ago. The declaration states that each and every one of us has the right to freedom of thought, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and freedom of peaceful assembly and association. We ... Read More»
2016 U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue – Photo Gallery
Ambassador Baucus Remarks at the U.S.-China Tourism Year Closing Event
Good evening everyone! Thank you to the China National Tourism Administration for hosting tonight’s event. It’s great to be here with my friends Secretary Pritzker, Vice Premier Wang, Chairman Li, Ambassador Cui, and Executive Director Craighead. I also want to thank everyone for joining us tonight to celebrate the thing that perhaps brings our two ... Read More»
CBP Announces Additional Details about the Electronic Visa Update System
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today all People’s Republic of China passport holders carrying a 10-year visa will be required to have a valid Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) enrollment when traveling to the United States beginning on November 29. EVUS is the online system used by nationals of the People’s Republic of ... Read More»
CBP Launches the Electronic Visa Update System for Early Enrollmentspress
Starting November 29, CBP Will Require EVUS Enrollments for Chinese National 10-Year Visa Holders before Traveling to the US Nationals of the People’s Republic of China with a 10-year visa must possess a valid EVUS enrollment to travel to the United States WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP will implement tomorrow, November 29, a ... Read More»
Magna Carta Exhibition in Guangzhou
To mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the celebrated legal text, Hereford Cathedral’s Magna Carta – one of only four extant examples of the original, is on public exhibition in the U.S. Consulate on 19 and 20 October 2015, in partnership with the U.K. Consulate. Over 4,000 guests came by to see Magna ... Read More»
CG Smith Leads Young Entrepreneur Roundtable
Nov. 17, Shanghai – Together with the Economic Section, Shanghai Public Affairs arranged a round table media event for Consul General Hanscom Smith during which four young Shanghai area-based entrepreneurs who attended last year’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Silicon Valley discussed their lessons learned. Smith moderated a broad discussion which touched on entrepreneurship and American ... Read More»
China remains top sending nation and top Asian destination for American students
Beijing, November 15, 2016—The number of Chinese students enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education in academic year 2015/16 increased from 304,040 to 328,547 according to the 2016 Open Doors Report[1]. This strong growth is an 8.1 percent increase over the previous year. China remains first among all countries sending students to the United States ... Read More»
Alumni Add New Dimension to Open Doors Education Exchange Event in Shanghai
Nov. 15, Shanghai – In addition to reporting the eight percent increase in the number of Chinese students studying in the United States, this year’s Report on International Educational Exchange media event offered the six media outlets who attended Shanghai’s event insights from seven Chinese graduates of American universities. The proud alumni spoke of the ... Read More»
CG Touts Importance of Culture and Trade in US-China Relationship
Nov. 13, Shanghai – Consul General Hanscom Smith hosted Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and his trade mission of 69 delegates to Shanghai. He provided remarks at an evening reception with over 200 attendees, touting the importance of the U.S.-China relationship and the role U.S. states play in deepening the cultural and economic ties between the ... Read More»
Statement by the President
Rose Garden 12:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Yesterday, before votes were tallied, I shot a video that some of you may have seen in which I said to the American people: Regardless of which side you were on in the election, regardless of whether your candidate won or lost, the sun would ... Read More»
Statement by the President
Statement by the President Rose Garden 12:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Yesterday, before votes were tallied, I shot a video that some of you may have seen in which I said to the American people: Regardless of which side you were on in the election, regardless of whether your candidate won or ... Read More»
Hundreds in Shanghai Watched Election
Nov. 9, Shanghai – Consulate General Shanghai hosted an election watch event that was attended by over 300 Chinese academics, students, members of civil society, AmCham, and the foreign diplomatic corps. Public Affairs created an interactive space where attendees could learn about the election process, candidates, and the main election issues. Life-size cut outs of ... Read More»
Readout of the President’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of China
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 19, 2016 Readout of the President’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of China The President met today with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Lima, Peru. The two leaders reflected on the significant progress they have achieved in strengthening the bilateral relationship through sustained engagement and focused ... Read More»
Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) Fact Sheet
Updated November 1, 2016 Background: In November 2014, the Governments of the United States and the People’s Republic of China entered into a reciprocal agreement to issue visitor and business travel visas (B1/B2, B1 and B2) with 10-year validity. That same agreement recognized that travelers would be required to periodically complete an online form updating ... Read More»
CBP Launches the Electronic Visa Update System for Early Enrollments
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 ... Read More»
Deputy Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Beijing
Deputy Secretary Blinken traveled to Beijing on October 29 for meetings with Chinese officials, including for the third round of the Interim Strategic Security Dialogue (ISSD). The dialogue, co-chaired by Deputy Secretary Blinken and Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui, is the highest level civilian-military dialogue between the United States and China. This session ... Read More»
Deputy Chief of Mission Delivers Keynote at Global Summit on Aging and Health
Oct. 17, Shanghai – Speaking at the Columbia-Fudan University Global Summit on Aging and Health, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) David Rank delivered a keynote address on U.S.-China collaborations on healthcare and medical research. The DCM discussed the role of healthy, engaged, and productive older citizens in Chinese and U.S. society, and highlighted U.S.-China collaboration ... Read More»
Ambassador Baucus Hosts IPR Roundtable
On October 14, Ambassador Baucus convened the fourth in his Ambassador’s IPR Roundtable series, “Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights in a Global Economy: Current Trends and Challenges in China.” More than 150 representatives from the Chinese government, industry, and IP community attended the event. In his keynote remarks, Ambassador Baucus emphasized the need to have effective ... Read More»
Agricultural Trade Office Director Highlights Importance of Green Construction
Oct. 14, Suzhou – Shanghai Agricultural Trade Office Director Valerie Brown made remarks at the 21st Graduation Ceremony of the Tecsun-Luban Technical School of Carpentry. Brown extended warm congratulations to the graduates, encouraging them to use the skills they learned to create sustainable and comfortable environments for their own families and their communities. She pointed ... Read More»
CG Celebrates Start of Jewish New Year
On October 3, CG Smith attended a Rosh Hashana service at the Ohel Moshe Synagogue in Shanghai. Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday that marks the beginning of a new year. According to the Jewish calendar, this celebration marks the start of year 5777. See photo of the CG with Rabbi David S. Wolfman and Kehilat ... Read More»
U.S. and Chinese Drug Enforcement Agencies Meet on Synthetic Opioid Efforts
September 29, 2016 Contact: DEA Public Affairs (202) 307-7977 U.S. and Chinese Drug Enforcement Agencies Meet on Synthetic Opioid Efforts Meeting held to discuss ways to improve and enhance U.S.-China joint drug investigations SEP 29 (WASHINGTON) – This week the heads of the national drug-control agencies for the United States and the People’s Republic of ... Read More»
CONSULAR SECTION IMPORTANT NOTICE (09/27/2016)
As of November 1, 2016, all foreign passport holders who apply for U.S. visas and all American citizens who apply for new U.S. passports or to renew existing U.S. passports, must remove their eyeglasses in their application photos. We can no longer accept photographs of visa and U.S. passport applicants wearing eyeglasses, except in rare, ... Read More»
EducationUSA in Shanghai Presents Chinese U.S. University Alumni
September 26, Shanghai – EducationUSA teamed up with Information Resource Center (IRC) for a joint event to show prospective students how to use the free educational resources at the Public Affairs Section (PAS) to find U.S. study opportunities. EducationUSA Advisor Xie Pianpian introduced the many books, online resources and reference materials the IRC offers. PAS ... Read More»
Consulate General Fact Sheet
Architect / Engineer Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP American General Contractor B.L. Harbert International, LLC Chinese General Contractor China Huashi Enterprises LTD Site 7.4 acres Office Space 18,000 gross square meters Total Project Cost $267 million ($11M Design; $256M Construction) GENERAL INFORMATION The new Consulate General is located on a 7.4 -acre urban site in ... Read More»
Shanghai Fulbright Reception Sets Stage for Increased Alumni Engagement
Sep. 20, Shanghai – In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright program, Public Affairs Section Shanghai hosted a reception for 30 American and Chinese Fulbright alumni that focused on networking and setting the stage for future alumni activities. Cultural Affairs Officer Josh Lustig welcomed guests and emphasized the need for even greater cooperation ... Read More»
North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Launches
Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC September 5, 2016 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of three ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan. These launches, which have become far too common in the past several months, violate multiple UN Security Council Resolutions explicitly prohibiting North ... Read More»
President Attends Hangzhou G20 Summit
September 4-6, Hangzhou – President Barack Obama attended his tenth and final G20 summit in Hangzhou. During the summit, President Obama and President Xi affirmed their commitment to managing differences and expanding cooperation on a range of issues. UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon joined Obama and Xi when they formally joined the Paris Agreement, marking ... Read More»
U.S. and China Joining the Paris Agreement
John Kerry Secretary of State Hangzhou, China September 3, 2016 Today the United States and China demonstrated their continued, shared commitment to climate leadership when, on the margins of the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in Hangzhou, China, President Obama and President Xi deposited each country’s official instrument to formally join the Paris Agreement reached last December. ... Read More»
U.S.-China Climate Change Cooperation Outcomes
President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping have forged a historic partnership between the United States and China to lead in combatting climate change. From the Sunnylands meeting in 2013, to the landmark November 2014 Joint Announcement on Climate Change and the September 2015 and March 2016 Joint Presidential Statements on Climate Change, leadership by ... Read More»
FACT SHEET: U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change
Today, the United States and China formally joined the Paris Agreement in a ceremony in Hangzhou, China. President Obama and President Xi deposited each country’s official instrument to join the agreement with United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon. Today’s announcement marks another milestone in President Obama and President Xi’s legacy of climate leadership and represents ... Read More»
Readout of the President’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of China
The President met today with President Xi Jinping of China. The two leaders commended the progress achieved in strengthening the foundation of the bilateral relationship and committed to continuing to manage differences constructively and expand practical cooperation on regional and global challenges. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with jointly joining the Paris climate agreement and pledged to work together ... Read More»
FACT SHEET: U.S.-China Economic Relations
The United States and China recognize that our two economies are closely interconnected, and each country has a strong stake in the economic prosperity of the other. Policies that lay the foundation for strong and sustainable growth in both economies are essential to improving the livelihoods of American and Chinese citizens, as well as countless ... Read More»
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Trip to China and Laos
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary August 18, 2016 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Trip to China and Laos President Obama will travel to China and Laos September 2-9, 2016. This trip will highlight the President’s ongoing commitment to the G-20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation as ... Read More»
Sentencing of Lawyers and Rights Activists in China
Press Statement Elizabeth Trudeau Director, Office of Press Relations Washington, DC August 8, 2016 Last week, a Chinese court convicted prominent human rights attorney Zhou Shifeng, director of the Fengrui law firm, and activists Hu Shigen, Zhai Yanmin, and Gou Hongguo of the apparently politically motivated charge of “subversion of state power.” More than a ... Read More»
Secretary of Education Visits Shanghai
Aug. 7-9, Shanghai – Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. spent 3 days learning about the strengths of and challenges faced by Shanghai’s world-renowned public education system during a program organized by the Shanghai Public Affairs Section. Secretary King joined Ambassador Max Baucus in engagements with Shanghai’s education community, students, parents, experts and Chinese ... Read More»
Importance of Swing States in the General Election
Aug. 3, Shanghai – Consular Officer Stephen Sanders led a discussion about film Swing Vote as a way to shed light on the importance of swing votes and the big role they can have in determining the outcome of an election in the United States. The film was very well received by the audience, as ... Read More»
Joint Statement of the Japan-United States-Australia Trilateral Strategic Dialogue
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 25, 2016 The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Fumio Kishida, the Secretary of State of the United States, John Kerry, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, Julie Bishop, met in Vientiane, Laos, on 25 July 2016, for the sixth ministerial meeting of the ... Read More»
EducationUSA Hosts Interactive Discussion on American College Culture with Local Students
July 28-29, Chengdu – EducationUSA welcomed Consulate summer interns Chandler Williams and Justin Oh to host an English-language dialogue about American culture which was attended by both local secondary school and college students, most visiting the Consulate for the first time. Williams and Oh successfully facilitated a panel discussion that highlighted the everyday contrasts between ... Read More»
Children’s Art Exhibit Empowers Disabled Minority Youth
July 27, In cooperation with the local NGO 5 Colors Foundation, which teaches art to disabled minority children, PAS Chengdu hosted the Activism through Art program and exhibit program, which attracted over 200 visitors to the Consulate .The program included a brief program followed by the opening of the art exhibit, which included 19 original ... Read More»
Background Briefing with a Senior Administration Official on National Security Advisor Susan Rice’s Visit to China
OPENING STATEMENT: National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at her meeting with PRC President Xi Jinping July 25, 2016, Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR RICE: Thank you very much, Mr. President, I am very grateful for your warm welcome, receiving me again, and I bring you warmest greetings from President ... Read More»
Opening Statement: National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at her meeting with PRC State Councilor Yang Jiechi
July 25, 2016, Diaoyutai, Beijing, China NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR RICE: Good morning and it’s been really good to be back in Beijing. This is my fourth visit as National Security Advisor; that’s three independently and one of course in addition with the President, and look forward to coming back in September. I’m grateful to ... Read More»
Opening Statement: National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at her meeting with PRC Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Fan Changlong
July 25, 2016, Ministry of National Defense, Beijing, China NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR RICE: Thank you very much General Fan again for such a warm welcome. I’ve appreciated our various meetings as you say over the last three years we have met repeatedly in Beijing and in Washington and it’s always a valuable portion of my ... Read More»
Opening Statement: National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at her meeting with PRC President Xi Jinping
July 25, 2016, Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR RICE: Thank you very much, Mr. President, I am very grateful for your warm welcome, receiving me again, and I bring you warmest greetings from President Obama and Mrs. Obama to you and Madam Peng. The President is very much looking forward ... Read More»
High School Exchange Students Wowed Shanghai Audience with Chinese-Language
Jul. 25, Shanghai – As interest in U.S. high school continues to grow amongst Chinese young people and their parents, The Shanghai American Center (ShAC) hosted a panel featuring five American high school students participating on a Mandarin language program to discuss their own high school experience. The students, who come from different regions of ... Read More»
Lean In Shanghai Empowers Female Chinese Millennials
Jun. 18, Shanghai – Economic Officer Arati Shroff moderated Lean In Shanghai’s annual career development panel for over 100 young, female Chinese millennials and spoke about how to cultivate the necessary skills to navigate an international career, across cultures, continents, and generations. Established and up-and-coming Chinese entrepreneurs and senior executives exchanged views on how Chinese ... Read More»
American Political Expert Draws Crowds Eager to Discuss U.S. Elections
July 18-20, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Woodrow Wilson Center, Robert Daly, visited Chengdu on the first stop of his speaking tour to China. During his three-day program, Daly gave four lectures to audiences that totaled over 300 people on the topic of the United States presidential ... Read More»
Shanghai Preps Summer Camp Participants for U.S. College Success
July 17, Shanghai – Representatives from US Consulate Shanghai spoke to a packed forum about U.S. higher education at the 2016 Citibank Young Talent Summer Camp in Shanghai. EducationUSA Advisor Xie Pianpian kicked off the session by giving an overview of the U.S. higher education system and differences between U.S. and Chinese higher education systems. ... Read More»
Photo Exhibit Highlights 200 years of U.S.-China relations
“Path to Harmony: The United States and China, 1784-1979,” is a photographic exhibition highlighting the long history of relations between the United States and China. The exhibit was hosted at the Changning District Library from July 13 to July 27, 2016. Read More»
FACT SHEET: Promoting and Protecting the Human Rights of LGBT Persons
Throughout the Obama Administration, the promotion and protection of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons has been a specific focus of our engagement around the world. U.S. diplomacy, foreign assistance and other activities abroad have all sought to advance this goal, ensuring that efforts to promote and protect LGBT human ... Read More»
American Entrepreneur Inspires and Empowers Ethnic Minorities to Preserve Cultural Heritage in Southwest China
June 20-25, Kunming, Chengdu, Guizhou – American entrepreneur, Jason Keehn, Founder and CEO of www.accompanyus.com , visited three provinces in Southwest China as part of a U.S. speaker program on entrepreneurship, socially-conscious business and cultural preservation. In Yunnan and Guizhou, two of the most diverse provinces in China, Keehn interacted with audiences consisting of students, aspiring ... Read More»
Ambassador Helps Bring Disney’s Magic to China
June 15-16, Shanghai – Ambassador Max Baucus joined Disney CEO Bob Igor, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, Shanghai Party Secretary Han Zheng, and Shanghai Mayor Yang Xiong in officially launching the Shanghai Disney Resort, the very first Disney park in mainland China. Hundreds of media outlets, both local and international, joined the grand opening gala ... Read More»
Ambassador’s Opening Remarks at the Second U.S.-China Bilateral Cyber Ministerial
Good morning. I’d like to thank State Councilor Guo for hosting us here today for our second High-Level Dialogue on Cybercrimes and Related Issues. Secretary Johnson and Attorney General Lynch regret that they cannot be here with us. They are managing the U.S. response to the tragic events in Orlando. The Attorney General and I, ... Read More»
The United States and China: Protecting and Conserving the Ocean
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC The United States and China met to reaffirm their national, bilateral, and international commitments to ocean conservation at the eighth U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) in Beijing June 6-7, 2016. The two countries pledged to continue diplomatic, law enforcement, and scientific cooperation to protect the ocean from the ... Read More»
SED Wildlife Media Note
Discuss Wildlife Trafficking and Ivory Ban at the Eighth U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue United States and China Discuss Wildlife Trafficking and Ivory Ban at the Eighth U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC The United States and China discussed efforts to combat wildlife trafficking during the eighth round of the ... Read More»
United States and China Discuss Challenges of Civil Aviation at the 8th U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC At the U.S.–China Strategic & Economic Dialogue the United States and China met to affirm the importance of a well-functioning civil aviation system in promoting economic development and prosperity. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Catherine Novelli and Vice Minister of ... Read More»
Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi At the
Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi At the U.S.-China Press Statements Great Hall of the People Beijing, China Secretary Lew: Thank you. I’d like to thank Vice Premier Wang Yang, State Councilor Yang Jiechi, and the Chinese delegation for hosting us at ... Read More»
U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue VIII Strategic Track Select Outcomes
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC On the occasion of the Strategic & Economic Dialogue (S&ED) June 6-7, 2016, the United States and China decided to, among other things: Support denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula: The United States and China condemned North Korea’s January 6, 2016 nuclear test and subsequent launches using ballistic missile ... Read More»
2016 U.S.-China People-to-People Exchange
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State National Museum Beijing, China Secretary Kerry: Thank you very much, Madam Vice Premier. Look, at the outset, I want to make it clear to everybody that I was totally prepared to trade my speech for more singing. (Laughter.) I want to thank the Yale’s Spizzwinks, as they are known, ... Read More»
2016 Strategic and Economic Dialogue Opening Session Remarks
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew Diyatoau State Guesthouse Beijing, China Secretary Kerry: Well, good morning, everybody, Ni hao. I’m happy to be here. We’re very grateful to President Xi for coming this morning and for opening up this Strategic and Economic Dialogue, and to all of his designated representatives ... Read More»
2016 Strategic and Economic Dialogue
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, second left, speaks as U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jacob Lew, left, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, second right, and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi listen to him during a closing statements of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue at the Great Hall Read More»
Secretary Kerry’s Travel to France, Mongolia, and China
Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris, France; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; and Beijing, China, June 2–8. Secretary Kerry will travel to Paris, France, June 2–4. The Secretary will participate in the French-hosted ministerial on Middle East peace, and ... Read More»
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2016 by the President of the United States of America a Proclamation
PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION With courage and a love of country that knows no limits, America’s men and women in uniform exemplify patriotism at its core — stepping into harm’s way to protect our people ... Read More»
Soccer Envoys Promote Girls Empowerment
During a whirlwind 5-day program of soccer clinics, media interviews and coach training workshops from May 25-29, Sports Envoys Linda Hamilton and Lauren Gregg inspired thousands of female athletes in east China with their stories from their time on the World Cup-champion U.S. National Team. At almost a dozen programs, the Envoys spoke about the ... Read More»
CONSULAR SECTION IMPORTANT NOTICE (05/25/2016)
Consulate General of the United States of America Consular Section 1038 West Nanjing Road, Westgate Mall, 8th floor May 25, 2016 The safety of our youngest visa applicants is one of the U.S. Consulate General’s highest priorities. Therefore, all applicants under the age of 14 applying for a nonimmigrant visa at the U.S. Consulate General ... Read More»
Joint Statement on the Affirmation of the Importance of and Adherence to International Humanitarian Law Issued at the World Humanitarian Summit
Joint Statement on the Affirmation of the Importance of and Adherence to International Humanitarian Law Issued at the World Humanitarian Summit, Istanbul, Turkey Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 24, 2016 The United States and 47 other UN member states have endorsed the joint statement below affirming the importance of and adherence ... Read More»
Consul General Promotes Travel to California
May 23, Shanghai – Consul General Hanscom Smith delivered opening remarks at an event held by Visit California, the state’s travel and tourism office. With support from the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service in Shanghai, over 200 people attended this travel and tourism event. At the event California announced and introduced four celebrity “Dreamer” ambassadors who ... Read More»
Ambassador Baucus’s Remarks on IACC Conference
Keynote Remarks IACC Spring Conference May 19, 2016 Good morning, everyone! Thank you Danny for that wonderful introduction. It is great to be here! Tim Cook once said, “You can focus on things that are barriers, or you can focus on scaling the wall or redefining the problem.” Developing better solutions. That’s the only constructive ... Read More»
Interview with First Asian-American Ambassador
May 19, Shanghai – During a trip to promote educational exchange, Julia Chang Bloch, the first Asian American to be appointed Ambassador, sat for a Public Affairs Section-filmed interview. Ambassador Bloch described her extensive career in international affairs and government service, beginning in 1964 as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malaysia and culminating as U.S. ... Read More»
CONSULAR SECTION IMPORTANT NOTICE (05/19/2016)
Consulate General of the United States of America Consular Section 1038 West Nanjing Road, Westgate Mall, 8th floor May 19, 2016 In August, Non-Immigrant visa appointments at the Consulate General in Shanghai may be limited. We encourage all travelers, especially students, to apply for their U.S. visas today. Students may apply for their F1 visa ... Read More»
Ambassador Baucus commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) (05/17/2016)
As U.S. Ambassador to China, I am proud to mark this year’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia – a day to pause and reflect on the need to combat discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The last 12 months have marked tremendous progress in the United States for LGBT individuals. Just last ... Read More»
Ambassador Max Baucus: Fighting online counterfeiting together
Ten million US dollars per minute. That’s how many goods were sold online during China’s most recent “Singles Day” on November 11. In 2015, online retail sales to Chinese consumers reached an estimated $675 billion. By 2020, China’s e-commerce market is expected to hit $1.1 trillion, cementing its status as the largest e-commerce market in ... Read More»
Shanghai Public Affairs Section Chief Promotes U.S. Study
May 11, Shanghai – Public Affairs Section Chief Brian Gibel promoted U.S. study and the merits of EducationUSA at a joint Shanghai Education Commission and Shanghai Jiaotong University Forum on Higher Education. The Education Commission, university leadership, and other senior officials from foreign consulates discussed the importance of the internationalization of China’s higher education at ... Read More»
Hip Hop Workshop Explains Power of Rap as a Vehicle for Social Change
May 10, Shanghai – The Shanghai American Center hosted Rodney Hollingsworth and Uche Sam, two expat American rappers, for a workshop on hip hop culture and freestyle rap. Sam and Hollingsworth emphasized how hip hop has played a role in giving disenfranchised Americans a voice to talk about issues in their communities and how this ... Read More»
Ambassador Delivers Message of Sustainability
May 8, Hanghzhou – Ambassador Baucus highlighted U.S.-China cooperation in the issue of climate change and natural resource conservation at a dinner hosted by Jack Ma and The Nature Conservancy (THC) in Hangzhou. Members of TNC’s China Board of Trustees include Jack Ma, Pony Ma, and Ying Wu, who just took over the chairmanship of ... Read More»
7th Fleet Flagship Carries Message of Cooperation
May 6-10, Shanghai – Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin, Commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, arrived aboard the USS Blue Ridge on May 6 as part of a mission to deepen its relationship with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. During their time here, sailors and marines got a chance to play basketball with PLA Navy ... Read More»
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on World Press Freedom Day
On World Press Freedom Day, we thank the journalists around the world without whom democracy could not flourish and whose courageous work helps hold authorities to account. These are the men and women who work to ensure that debate on public issues can be, in the words of Justice William Brennan, “uninhibited, robust, and wide ... Read More»
Assistant Secretary Bond Promotes EVUS and U.S.-China Tourism
Apr. 15, Shanghai – Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Michele Thoren Bond travelled to China to attend the annual U.S.-China bilateral Consular Dialogue, which was hosted by the Chinese Government. During her final stop in Shanghai, she sat for a group interview to emphasize the simple and inexpensive nature of the Electronic Visa ... Read More»
Deputy Consul General Promotes Importance of Women in the Workplace
April 15, Shanghai – Shanghai Deputy Principal Officer Gwendolyn Cardno delivered opening remarks at this year’s SHero Women and Diversity forum, which brought together female leaders from business, media and government to discuss women’s workplace issues in China. DPO Cardno’s remarks focused on the need for greater inclusion for women and highlighted how American female ... Read More»
Senior Care in the U.S. of Great Interest in Shanghai
Apr. 14, Shanghai – The U.S. Commercial Service in Shanghai together with Public Affairs Section Shanghai hosted a panel of senior care experts to introduce best aspects and practices of the U.S. Senior Care industry at the Shanghai American Center. The event featured a 30-minute documentary showcasing senior care in the United States, followed by ... Read More»
Briefing on the 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Special Briefing Tom Malinowski Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Washington, DC April 13, 2016 ASSISTANT SECRETARY MALINOWSKI: Thank you, everybody. My thanks to the Secretary. Also want to begin by thanking all of the hundreds and hundreds of people who work so hard over a period of months to compile these reports ... Read More»
Release of the 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC April 13, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for being here. I’m going to make a statement and I have to run from here to an NSC meeting on a number of issues, so forgive me if I dash out of here. I’m ... Read More»
Information Officer Congratulates Univ. of Illinois on New Joint China Program
Apr. 13, Hangzhou – Information Officer Felix Salazar gave congratulatory remarks at the inauguration of a new cooperative education institute established by the University of Illinois (UIUC) and Zhejiang University (ZJU). The ZJU-UICU Institute will welcome its first group of engineering students this fall and graduates will receive degrees from both schools. This is the ... Read More»
Ambassador Baucus Makes First Visit to Anhui Province
Apr. 8, Hefei – Ambassador Baucus visited Hefei University of Technology’s (HFUT) E-Vehicle Lab on his first visit to Hefei, Anhui Province. The new energy vehicle lab showcases the collaboration between Ohio State University and HFUT. The eco-partnership brings together cities, local governments, NGOs, and private companies to cooperate on projects that address global challenges ... Read More»
DJ Shakes up the ShAC with House Music
Apr. 20, Shanghai – American DJ Leven Smith gave a presentation on the history and development of electronic music in the United States at the Shanghai American Center (ShAC). While he mixed music from his sound board, he explained how over 100 years ago sound innovators laid the foundation for today’s multi-billion dollar electronic music ... Read More»
U.S. and Chinese Delegations Conclude the 26th Session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
Agreement reached in several areas of importance to U.S. farmers, innovators, manufacturers and workers U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman today led a U.S. delegation in discussions with Vice Premier Wang Yang and other Chinese government officials as part of the 26th session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on ... Read More»
CG Smith Hosts Direct Line Webinar on Chinese Demand for Safe Food
Mar. 31, Shanghai – Consul General Hanscom Smith hosted a Direct Line Webinar with U.S. businesses and trade associations on the topic of China’s rising middle class and the increasing demand for natural and safe food products. Webinar participants also heard from Shanghai Agricultural Trade Office Director Valerie Brown, Economic Officer Rian Jensen, and AmCham ... Read More»
U.S.-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change Washington D.C.
1. Over the past three years, climate change has become a pillar of the U.S.-China bilateral relationship. Both countries have taken strong measures at home to build green, low-carbon and climate-resilient economies, helping galvanize global action to combat climate change and culminating in the Paris Agreement reached last December. With their joint announcement of ambitious ... Read More»
Consul General Smith Meets with Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference VP
Mar. 29, Shanghai – Consul General Hanscom Smith met with the Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Vice President Li Yiping at the CPPCC consultative center. The two sides exchanges opinions on how to further increase cooperation within the Shanghai Free Trade Zone and the Science and Innovation Center. Read More»
Important Reminder on the Visa Waiver Program/ESTA and Travel to the United States (03/28/2016)
The U.S. Consulate in Shanghai wishes to remind all applicants who are able to travel to the United States via the Visa Waiver Program that as of 01 April 2016, they must have a valid electronic passport. This rule applies even to those who possess a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The U.S. ... Read More»
Secretary Kerry Honors 14 Women of Courage
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 28, 2016 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will present the 2016 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award to a group of extraordinary women from around the world tomorrow at the U.S. Department of State. The Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award annually recognizes women around the globe who have demonstrated ... Read More»
Shanghai Outreach Chief Addresses Environmental Cooperation
Mar. 21, Hangzhou – Outreach Unit Chief Molly Koscina visited Zhejiang University’s Zhu Renmin Museum and met with Art Professor Zhu Renmin. The new museum was opened on the occasion of the school’s recent 115th anniversary and is named after Professor Zhu Renmin in honor of his artistic and academic achievements. Qianjiang Channel of Zhejiang ... Read More»
EducationUSA Shanghai Provides Advising Services at Education Fair
Mar. 20, Shanghai – EducationUSA Advisor Xie Pianpian teamed up with Linden Educational Services, which organizes recruitment tours for U.S. institutions, in Shanghai to give free advising services to Chinese students on U.S. study abroad opportunities. Beyond her advising sessions, which focused on how to best identify a school that fits each individual students’ needs, ... Read More»
Secretary Moniz Highlights U.S. – China Energy Cooperation
Mar. 19, Shanghai – During his final stop in China, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz sat for an interview with Shanghai-based Dragon TV. The nearly four-minute long piece highlighted U.S. – China cooperation to combat climate change and the importance of clean energy innovation. Watch Dragon TV interview Watch Secretary Moniz’s clean energy message Read More»
Consul General Discusses U.S. Policy with Suzhou University Students
Mar. 17, Shanghai – Consul General Hanscom Smith engaged 80 Suzhou University Foreign Language School students at Suzhou University. Students asked a wide range of questions, covering topics such as the responsibility of media consumers, the launch of EVUS, and contrasts and similarities between the Chinese and the American dream. Students were particularly curious about ... Read More»
Shanghai Consular Chief Introduces EVUS
March 15, Shanghai – The Shanghai Public Affairs Section participated in a mission-wide press conference via DVC to announce the forthcoming Electronic Visa Update System. CBP attaché Kent Krul and MCCA Julie Kavanagh led the EVUS press conference which was attended by more than 50 Chinese media outlets across the country. In addition to describing ... Read More»
Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) Fact Sheet
In November 2014, The Governments of the United States and China entered into an agreement on a reciprocal basis, to issue visitor and business travel visas (B1/B2, B1 and B2) with 10-year validity. That same agreement recognized that travelers would be required to periodically complete an online form updating their biographical information. This ... Read More»
CBP Announces the Electronic Visa Update System
Contact: CBP Public Affairs News Release CBP Announces the Electronic Visa Update System 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 anticipated establishment of the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS), a new platform under ... Read More»
Joint Statement on China’s Human Rights Situation
Mr. President, I have the honor to read this statement on behalf of a group including: the United States, Ireland, the UK, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. We share the concerns expressed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the OHCHR’s February 16 press release highlighting China’s ongoing ... Read More»
Moot Court Participants
Mar. 1, Shanghai – Consul General Hanscom Smith hosted a reception for Moot Shanghai 2016 participants. Over 25 teams from 10 countries participated in the sixth annual Moot Shanghai competition, which was started and still run by Fulbright alumnus Fan Mingchao. The 80 guests at the Consulate reception represented a mix of different competing schools, ... Read More»
U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern Travels to China
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 29, 2016 U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern will travel February 29 – March 2 to Beijing for the first time since the historic Paris Agreement on climate change. Special Envoy Stern will meet with counterparts to discuss implementation of the Paris Agreement, ... Read More»
CG Smith at Alan Wong’s Shanghai
Feb. 26, Shanghai – Consul General Hanscom Smith delivered remarks at the grand opening of “Alan Wong’s Shanghai,” a new Hawaiian restaurant in Shanghai. Alan Wong, is considered one of the godfathers of modern Hawaiian cuisine. CG Smith congratulated Chef Wong on his new restaurant and spoke about the incredible cultural and food heritage of ... Read More»
Secretary Lew Attends G20 Meetings
Feb. 25-28, Shanghai – Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew attended the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting where he met with his international counterparts to discuss strong, sustainable and balanced growth, and investment and infrastructure. Lew also held a bilateral meeting with Shanghai Party Secretary Han Zheng. Read More»
Assistant Secretary Russel Travel to The Republic of Korea and China
For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE February 25, 2016 Assistant Secretary Russel Travel to The Republic of Korea and China Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel will travel to Seoul, February 26 for consultations with ROK officials on a wide range of regional and bilateral issues. He will then visit Beijing ... Read More»
U.S. and China to Launch 2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year
Thursday, February 25, 2016 Office of Public Affairs 202-482-4883 publicaffairs@doc.gov On Monday, February 29, the United States and China will launch the 2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year in Beijing at an opening ceremony hosted by Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premiere travel destination to help maximize the economic and social benefits of increased ... Read More»
English Language Fellow Teaches Writing Skills
English Language Fellow Michael Giovacchini facilitated a workshop entitled “Academic Writing” at the Shanghai American Center. The audience consisted of Chinese professionals including PhD students, doctors, and lawyers. The workshop focused on providing strategies to begin the writing process, including analysis in writing, and how to synthesize chains of evidence into well-structured claims. The varying ... Read More»
Remarks: Secretary of State John Kerry And Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Ben Franklin Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m delighted to welcome Minister Wang Yi back to the State Department to the Ben Franklin Room and back to Washington. And we had a – this is about the third time that we have now met in the last weeks, and we’ve had occasion ... Read More»
CG Smith called on Nanjing Vice Mayor Chu Yonghong
February 22, 2016; Consul General met with Mr. Chu Yonghong, Vice Mayor of Nanjing municipal government. Through Vice Mayor Chu’s introduction, CG Smith learned the latest update of Nanjing’s economic development last year, as well as this year’s work priorities and objectives in the first year of “Thirteen Five Year Plan”. Read More»
Deputy Principal Officer Attends provincial Lianghui and Conducts Outreach in Hefei
February 16-17, 2016; Deputy Principal Officer Gwen Cardno, accompanied by Consular Officer Spencer Maguire, attended the Anhui Provincial Annual Plenary Session (LiangHui). During her stay in Hefei, DPO Cardno also met with Anhui People’s Congress Deputy Director Wang Cuifeng, Hefei Executive Vice Mayor Han Bing, Anhui FAO Deputy Director-General Li Changlin. DPO Cardno also toured ... Read More»
Joint Statement of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Leaders’ Summit: Sunnylands Declaration
Sunnylands, California February 15-16, 2016 We the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America gathered in Sunnylands, California, on February 15-16, 2016, for a Special Leaders Summit. This Special U.S.-ASEAN Leaders Summit was the first ever to be held in the ... Read More»
Secretary Kerry’s Statement on 2016 Lunar New Year
Press Statement John KerrySecretary of StateWashington, DC February 6, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to convey my warmest wishes of health and prosperity to all celebrating the Lunar New Year on February 8. In welcoming this New Year, let us look back on the ... Read More»
Statement by Secretary Kerry on DPRK Missile Launch
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY February 6, 2016 DPRK Missile Launch The United States strongly condemns today’s missile launch by the DPRK – a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolutions related to the DPRK use of ballistic missile technology. This is the second time in just over a month that the DPRK has chosen to conduct ... Read More»
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the North Korean Missile Launch
North Korea’s launch using ballistic missile technology, following so closely after its January 6 nuclear test, represents yet another destabilizing and provocative action and is a flagrant violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions. North Korea’s missile and nuclear weapons programs represent serious threats to our interests–including the security of some of our closest ... Read More»
Folk Music and Square Dancing
The Shanghai American Center hosted Beijing-based American old time string band the Hutong Yellow Weasels for an evening of performance, participation, and story-sharing. Click here to see video footage. Read More»
Statement by the President on the Signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
For more than five years, a group of 12 countries have negotiated a forward-looking trade deal that sets new, high standards for trade and investment in one of the world’s fastest growing and most important regions. Today, these countries signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership – a new type of trade deal that puts American workers first. ... Read More»
Black History Month
Deputy American Citizen Services Chief Rachel Washington hosted a screening of the film Selma at the Shanghai American Center, the first event in a month-long series the Shanghai American Center will be hosting in honor of Black History Month. Click here to see the series schedule. Read More»
Secretary of State John Kerry Remarks at The Washington Post Grand Opening Event
Washington, DC January 28, 2016 ….The dedication of this [Washington Post] building is a neon sign of faith in the future of journalism, the future of newspapers themselves. And we’ve all heard the modern-day Cassandras’ prophecy that – because of new technology – traditional journalism is a dying enterprise. But they don’t honor the fact ... Read More»
Statement by Secretary Kerry on the North Korean Nuclear Test
The United States and nations around the world have unequivocally condemned North Korea’s latest nuclear test. This highly provocative act poses a grave threat to international peace and security and blatantly violates multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions. As I am reiterating today in conversations with my counterparts overseas, the U.S. is committed to defending the ... Read More»
Secretary of State John Kerry And Chinese President Xi Before Their Meeting
Great Hall of the People – Beijing, China President XI: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary, a warm welcome to China. We really have a very crowded schedule here and you are just here for one day. And I know before coming here, you visited a couple of Southeast Asian countries. We welcome you to China. Generally ... Read More»
Secretary Kerry’s Remarks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Before Their Meeting
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Beijing, China January 27, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Well, Mr. Minister, my friend, thank you very, very much. You and I have indeed met a great deal in the last three years. China and the United States have been able to find a level of new ... Read More»
Outreach Unit Chief Molly Koscina attended 2016 Green Zhejiang Charity Event
January 24, 2016; Outreach Unit Chief Molly Koscina traveled to Hangzhou to deliver remarks at the 2016 Green Zhejiang Charity Event. Molly also visited Wanxiang Group and had a courtesy call with Proya cosmetics during her stay in Hangzhou. Read More»
Shanghai Consular Chief Attends Lianghui and Conducts Outreach in Nanjing
Jan. 24-25, 2016; Shanghai Consular Chief Jewell Evans, accompanied by Consular Officer Alex Wald attended the Jiangsu Provincial Annual Plenary Session (LiangHui). Following the event, Consular Chief Evans was hosted by Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Standing Committee of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Congress for a lunch, during which she gained valuable insight ... Read More»
The United States: Southeast Asia’s Economic and Security Partner
Remarks – Daniel R. Russel – Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs – Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Thank you, Ambassador Wagar, for the kind introduction. It’s a pleasure to be here at the National University of Singapore, and the Lee Kuan Yew School. I had ... Read More»
Chinese-American Author Touts Strong U.S.-China Influence in Her Writing
Chinese-American short story author Su-Yee Lin shared insights about how her Chinese heritage and exchange experiences in China have influenced her writing for an audience of 30 people at the Shanghai American Center. Su-Yee, a former Fulbright scholar and current artist-in-residence at Shanghai’s Swatch Peace Art Hotel, spoke about her fascination with magical realism, which ... Read More»
U.S. Fresh and Frozen Pavilion
ATO Shanghai and Yihaodian launched the U.S. Fresh and Frozen Pavilion at YHD.com. This is the first permanent U.S. online “Virtual Pavilion” in East China, and will include a wider variety of U.S. food and wine products. Click here to learn more. Read More»
OPENING STATEMENT: Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Interim Strategic Security Dialogue
January 21, 2016, Diaoyutai Guest House , Beijing, China Well, thank you very, very much, and it is very good to be here and to see you at the start of the year as well, and to see all of our colleagues. It is, as you say, I think a very important moment, both to ... Read More»
Deputy Secretary Blinken’s Trip to China
Deputy Secretary Blinken traveled to Beijing on January 21 for meetings with Chinese officials, including for the second round of the Interim Strategic Security Dialogue (ISSD). January 21, 2016 The dialogue, co-chaired by Deputy Secretary Blinken and Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui, was characterized by frank, constructive discussions on topics of mutual interest, ... Read More»
Gay Chinese Couples Share their U.S. Marriage Experience
Three gay Chinese couples from Shanghai shared their experience of getting married in the United States in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize gay marriage at the Shanghai American Center. The couples were winners of Taobao’s “We Do” contest, which paid the LGBT couples to get married in California. Read More»
Secretary Kerry Travel to Zurich, Davos, Riyadh, Vientiane, Phnom Penh, and Beijing
Press Statement John Kirby Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC January 15, 2016 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Zurich, Switzerland, on January 20 where he will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss Syria and Ukraine. Secretary Kerry will then travel to the 2016 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual ... Read More»
Presidential Candidates Debated in Shanghai
Consular Officer Tamara Shie introduced the U.S. presidential debates at the Shanghai American Center. Shie spoke to a diverse audience of more than 60 people on the history, function, and format of debates in U.S. elections. Following the presentation, Shie showed clips from the recent republican and democratic debates with candidates answering questions on hot ... Read More»
Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Travel to Japan, Burma, the Republic of Korea, and China January 14-21
Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel later this week to Tokyo, Naypyitaw, Seoul, and Beijing to consult with U.S. allies in the region; see first-hand progress in Burma’s post-election democratic transition; conduct the interim Strategic Security Dialogue with the Chinese government; and discuss a range of other regional and global issues. This is ... Read More»
Joint Press Release of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group on Afghan Peace and Reconciliation
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 11, 2016 The following statement was released by the Governments of Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, and the United States of America on the occasion of the first meeting of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) in Islamabad, Pakistan. Begin Text: The first meeting of the Quadrilateral Coordination ... Read More»
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