The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Hong Kong businessman and publisher Jimmy Lai today in Washington, D.C
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong at the U.S. Independence Day Reception in Hong Kong, July 2, 2019 (As prepared for delivery)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Wan Chai, Golden Bauhinia Square, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Admiralty, Central Government Complex of Hong Kong SAR, Tamar Park, Causeway Bay and Victoria Park...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong at the U.S. Independence Day Reception in Macau, June 25, 2019 (As prepared for delivery)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
Location: Admiralty, Central Government Complex of Hong Kong SAR, Tamar Park and Wan Chai...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 21 June, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Please note that ACS Staff does not accept visa applications on Macau Day. Visa applications are submitted online and adjudicated at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong. For information on U.S. visas, please visit the “Visas” page.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 19 June, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Macau Day
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau is pleased to announce that Secretary Pompeo has selected Hanscom Smith to be the new Consul General representing the United States to Hong Kong and Macau, succeeding Consul General Kurt W. Tong beginning in July 2019. Mr. Smith is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
QUESTION: I wanted to know what – do you have a reaction to the continued protests in Hong Kong that seemed to get worse today? And what do you think they say about the future of Hong Kong’s special status?
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: News
Location: Admiralty, Central Government Complex of Hong Kong SAR and Tamar Park...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
According to media reports, there may be demonstrations in Hong Kong on Wednesday, June 12.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The United States expresses its grave concern about the Hong Kong government’s proposed amendments to its Fugitive Offenders Ordinance, which, if passed, would permit Chinese authorities to request the extradition of individuals to mainland China.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 10 June, 2019 | Topics: News
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, June 3, 2019
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: News
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019, in observance of Memorial Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 24 May, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
A delegation from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission led by Chairwoman Carolyn Bartholomew and Vice Chairwoman Robin Cleveland visited Hong Kong May 18-22. While in Hong Kong, the delegation met with Hong Kong SAR government officials, Legislative Council members, business leaders including the American Chamber of Commerce, as well as members of civil ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Commercial Service in Hong Kong recently signed agreements with the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) and the Fintech Association of Hong Kong to promote commercial linkages between U.S. exporters and Hong Kong companies.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Martin Lee and his delegation today in Washington, DC, to discuss the status of Hong Kong’s autonomy under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: News
Broadcast on May 4, 2019 - Stephen Vines (SV): Consul General, can I ask you? It does appear that the United States is getting a bit more engaged with affairs in Hong Kong: you’re being critical of the sentencing of the Occupy leaders, you’ve raised concerns over the extradition ... the proposed extradition law, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 4 May, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Interview, Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
Press Statement - Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson; Washington, DC; April 25, 2019
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: News
April 22, 2019 - Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honor to welcome so many distinguished guests from Hong Kong on board the USS Blue Ridge tonight.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
April 17, 2019 - Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Allow me to extend my thanks to all the members of AmCham Macau for inviting me and my team from the Consulate to this excellent event.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 17 April, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security News Release April 14, 2019 U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area Contact: Coast Guard Pacific Area Public Affairs NyxoLyno@uscg.mil Coast Guard ship visits Hong Kong ALAMEDA, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) moored Sunday in Hong Kong Harbor – the first visit by ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 15 April, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Press Statement: Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Uighur Muslims Impacted by Human Rights Crisis in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China, March 27, 2019
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 28 March, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Consul General Kurt Tong’s Remarks at a Reception to Celebrate the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong’s 50th Anniversary, The Rotunda, Exchange Square, March 22, 2019
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
March 21, 2019 - Pursuant to section 301 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, as amended (the "Act"), the Department submits this report on recent developments in Hong Kong from May 2018 through March 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Reports
Students of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University enjoyed great time at workshops “Discover U.S. Cheese” on March 19, 2019 hosted by the U.S. Dairy Export Council.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: News
March 8, 2019 - Remarks on Religious Freedom - Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Samuel D. Brownback, Foreign Correspondents Club, Hong Kong, China
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
Ambassador Brownback will embark on his first-ever trip to Hong Kong and Taiwan as Ambassador at Large March 6-13.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. Consul General Kurt Tong delivered a speech entitled “Hong Kong’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Economy,” to the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Alumni Association on February 27, 2019 in the American Club.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Press Releases | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
Remarks by Consul General Kurt Tong, February 27, 2019 (As prepared for delivery)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
February 28, 2019 - THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. I want to begin by thanking the Prime Minister and President of Vietnam. We’re in Hanoi. It’s an incredible city. What’s happened over the last 25 years has been incredible for the people of Vietnam, the job they’ve done — economic development. Really something ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Remarks by President Trump at a Social Dinner with Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea | Hanoi, Vietnam - Issued on: February 27, 2019
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
February 26, 2019 - Michael Chugani (MC): Hello, I’m Michael Chugani and this is Straight Talk. With me today is the US Consul General, Mr. Kurt Tong. Thank you very much. Now, Mr. Consul General, you were here about a year ago.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 26 February, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Interview, Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong, Transcript
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019, in observance of President’s Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
February 5, 2019 - THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and my fellow Americans: We meet tonight at a moment of unlimited potential. As we begin a new Congress, I stand here ready to work with you to achieve historic breakthroughs ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
February 5, 2019 - Melania and I send our greetings to those celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Happy Lunar New Year! The U.S. Consulate General would like to wish everyone in Hong Kong and Macau a healthy and prosperous Year of the Pig. Follow us on Facebook and enjoy our annual
Lunar New Year video ! The U.S. Consulate General will be closed February 5-7, 2019. Kung Hei Fat Choi! With warmest regards, U.S. Consulate General ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Washington, DC (February 4, 2019)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
January 31, 2019 - THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have the Vice Premier of China with us, and also the Vice Minister of Trade of China. We have had long discussions.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 1 February, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 18 January, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed from December 24-26, 2018, in observance of Christmas Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States was Hong Kong’s second-largest market for goods in 2017, and its second-largest market for services exports in 2016, accounting for 14.2% of Hong Kong’s services exports.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 December, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
U.S. Consulate General to close on December 5 in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
On December 5-7, senior delegations from the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce met with representatives of several Hong Kong Government agencies to consider recent progress and performance in bilateral cooperation on sanctions enforcement and strategic trade controls. On sanctions enforcement, the U.S. delegation took note of recent steps by Hong Kong ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by Consul General Kurt W. Tong at a Reception aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (November 23, 2018)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 November, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 21 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States was Hong Kong’s second-largest market for goods in 2017, and its second-largest market for services exports in 2016, accounting for 14.2% of Hong Kong’s services exports.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, November 12, 2018, in observance of Veterans Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 9 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018, in observance of Columbus Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
October 4, 2018 - THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Ken, for that kind introduction. To the Members of the Board of Trustees, to Dr. Michael Pillsbury, to our distinguished guests, and to all of you who, true to your mission in this place, "think about the future in unconventional ways" –- it is an honor ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Speeches, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
Due to Typhoon Mangkhut, the U.S. Consulate Hong Kong will be closed all day on Monday, September 17. Please visit the Consulate’s
weather alert information page for information about visa or American Citizen Service appointments.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 16 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Local authorities forecast Super Typhoon Mangkhut will impact Hong Kong and Macau beginning on Sunday, September 16. Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly and may include strong winds, heavy rains, and flooding in low-lying areas.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 September, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, Washington, DC, September 10, 2018
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 31 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
A Congressional delegation led by Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) visited Hong Kong August 28-29. While in Hong Kong, the delegation met with Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Legislative Council members, the Securities and Futures Commission as well as business leaders to discuss financial industry oversight, explore issues related to anti-money ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 30 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, led a bipartisan delegation to Hong Kong July 3-6. Joined by Congressman Pete Aguilar of California (D-CA), Chairman Frelinghuysen met The Honorable Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-Ngor, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, members of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 6 July, 2018 | Topics: News
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong, U.S. Independence Day Reception, Island Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong, July 5, 2018 (As prepared for delivery)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong, U.S. Independence Day Reception, Clube Militar, Macau, June 29, 2018 (As prepared for delivery)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
By Kurt W. Tong, Consul General of the United States of America. This article was printed June 25 in Ming Pao.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 25 June, 2018 | Topics: Consul General | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
Consul General Kurt Tong presents a “U.S. loves H.K.” baseball to Central Government Liaison Office Director Wang Zhimin at their June 14, 2018 meeting in Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
On Friday, June 1, the Commercial Service of the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) jointly hosted a smart city forum with nine leading U.S. technology companies sharing key developments and challenges for smart transport infrastructure, big data, and artificial intelligence. In his remarks at ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: News
Over 90 wineries and vintner organizations from the United States are in Hong Kong to exhibit at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018. California, New York, and Washington are some of the main wine-producing states in the U.S. and each region specializes in different varietals and blends. The United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country and ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 31 May, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
The U.S. Department of State has released its latest Hong Kong Policy Act Report, as delivered to Congress. This report is submitted to update Congress on recent developments in Hong Kong, and highlights key issues from September 2017 through April 2018. The report is being publicly released with the consent of Congress. The Department of ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 29 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Hong Kong Policy Act Report (May 29, 2018) - In 1993; annually from 1995 through 2007; and in 2015, 2016, and 2017, the Department of State submitted reports to Congress referred to in section 301 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, as amended (the "Act").
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 29 May, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Reports
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau was pleased to initiate a new partnership with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) by co-organizing a Smart Manufacturing Solutions Presentation and Networking Opportunities event on May 25 at the HKPC. As part of this new partnership, the Consulate General looks forward to working with HKPC in ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018, in observance of Memorial Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
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 Washington, D.C.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 19 May, 2018 | Topics: News
This year, eight doctoral candidates and two scholars from Hong Kong universities will receive Fulbright Program awards to support research in the United States from 2018–2019. During a reception at his residence on May 15, U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau Kurt Tong honored the outgoing 2018-2019 Fulbright Program grantees from Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 16 May, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, Press Releases | Tags: Fulbright Program, Kurt W. Tong
On May 14, Consul General Kurt Tong hosted the first in the Consulate's Digital Economy Roundtable Series.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
On May 7, 2018, Consul General Kurt W. Tong hosted a networking reception for U.S. and Hong Kong firms as part of a Fintech delegation the U.S. Commercial Service organized for U.S. companies interested in exploring opportunities in Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
On May 3, the U.S. Consulate General sponsored a screening of The Post in honor of World Press Freedom Day at the historic Foreign Correspondents Club Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
Trade and Investment with China -- And Some Implications for the United States and Hong Kong (as prepared) - Consul General Kurt Tong, Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong (April 24, 2018)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 24 April, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
On April 10, Consul General Kurt W. Tong welcomed U.S. cotton producers, spinners, and ginners from around the world to Hong Kong for the Cotton USA Sourcing Fair 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
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.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 3 April, 2018 | Topics: News
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Cory Barrow, right, from Huntington Beach, Calif., and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Sergey Kalashnikov, from Las Angeles, both assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), play games with children from the Cheerland Nursery School Kindergarten during a cultural exchange event on March 29, 2018. Sterett visited Hong ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: News
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) arrived in Hong Kong for a port visit March 27 after a stretch of operations as part of a deployment in the Indo-Pacific.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
SUBJECT: Actions by the United States Related to the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Laws, Policies, Practices, or Actions Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
"Under my Administration, the theft of American prosperity will end. We're going to defend our industry and create a level playing field for the American worker — finally." President Donald J. Trump
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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 practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: News
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.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong welcomes the Hong Kong Government’s promulgation today of an Action Plan to Tackle Trafficking in Persons and to Enhance Protection of Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong, as well as the establishment of a Steering Committee to ensure implementation of the Action Plan. In response to the Hong ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 21 March, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
February 23, 2018 – The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced the largest North Korea-related sanctions tranche to date, aimed at disrupting North Korean shipping and trading companies and vessels to further isolate the regime and advance the U.S. maximum pressure campaign.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 February, 2018 | Topics: News
Happy Lunar New Year! The U.S. Consulate General would like to wish everyone in Hong Kong and Macau a healthy and prosperous Year of the Dog. Follow us on Facebook and enjoy our annual
Lunar New Year video ! The U.S. Consulate General will be closed February 16-19. Kung Hei Fat Choi! With warmest regards, U.S. Consulate General Hong ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
February 15, 2018 - Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Acting Assistant Secretary Susan A. Thornton, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Statement Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Washington, DC
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Speeches
The East-West Center’s 2018 Jefferson Fellowships program for journalists is now accepting applications. The deadline is March 6 – for more details, see:
Jefferson Fellowships Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 February, 2018 | Topics: News
Ear Up Music Festival, a record label creation and incubation program run by the Renaissance Foundation for up-and-coming Hong Kong musicians. The Consulate was delighted to welcome GDJYB, SoundTube, and special guest Anthony Wong to the stage, who bravely performed on Hong Kong’s coldest day of the year! GDJYB and SoundTube went on to perform ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: News
The U.S. Consulate General will host a booth at the 2018 Education & Careers Expo hosted by the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 1-4. Students, parents, and educators are invited to visit booth 1D-C17, featuring our EducationUSA advising program which provides free, comprehensive, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 1 February, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Sigal Mandelker met today with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau to discuss cooperation between the U.S. and Hong Kong Government on countering the North Korean threat. The Under Secretary discussed ways that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 January, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Between January 17, 2018 and February 9, 2018, take and post a photo of the U.S. Consulate’s “175” tram on Instagram using the hashtags #USAHK175 and #Instatram175. Entrants may have their photos reposted to Consulate Social Media accounts, and the winner will receive a book of National Geographic’s Instagram photos. Below are full photo contest ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 16 January, 2018 | Topics: Events
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 12 January, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Worldwide Caution (January 11, 2018) - 1. As part of the Department of State's continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 11 January, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 9 January, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Interview with Kurt Tong on Straight Talk with Michael Chugani (January 8, 2018)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 8 January, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
"Our government's first duty is to its people, to our citizens -- to serve their needs, to ensure their safety, to preserve their rights, and to defend their values." President Donald J. Trump
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 18 December, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Excerpts: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on “Meeting the Foreign Policy Challenges of 2017 and Beyond,” the 2017 Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Forum (December 12, 2017)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Rex Tillerson
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is offering interviews in Hong Kong on January 15-16, 2018 for U.S. Citizens and other eligible individuals, including lawful permanent residents, who wish to apply for the Global Entry program.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in conjunction with the U.S. Consulate General and American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, will conduct a Global Entry mobile enrollment event in Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: News
Consul General Kurt Tong participated in the Hong Kong Pride Parade on Saturday, November 25 to show support for Hong Kong’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex community. Joining several other Consuls General on stage, Consul General Tong said in brief remarks that he was pleased to see the Hong Kong and diplomatic communities celebrating ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 25 November, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
Olympian freestyle swimmer Lia Neal visited Hong Kong on November 22, 2017 as part of a trip to the region that included stops in Singapore and Hong Kong. Lia won Olympic medals in 100 meter freestyle relay in 2012 and 2016. In Hong Kong, Lia spoke to 300 students at Pui Ying Secondary School, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: News
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2017, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
On November 1, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 422 “Urging adherence to the ‘one country, two systems’ policy as prescribed in the Joint Declaration between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 November, 2017 | Topics: News
The Consular Section closed November 13, 2017, for all visa and DropBox appointments as a precaution as local authorities and the U.S. Consulate General investigated an envelope containing white powder that was opened inside the Consulate General today. The incident has now been resolved. The safety of our personnel and visitors is a top priority, ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017, in observance of Veterans Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
On November 8, Consul General Kurt Tong hosted a reception in honor of American artist, Mr Richard W. Franklin, who is visiting Hong Kong as part of the U.S. Department of State Art in Embassies Program, a public-private program that promotes understanding through cross-cultural dialogue and artist exchanges. Formalized by President John F. Kennedy in ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 8 November, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
Remarks by Kurt Tong, U.S. Consul General, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong, November 7, 2017
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 7 November, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
Remarks by President Trump, Yokota Air Base, Fussa, Japan, November 5, 2017 (As prepared for delivery)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 November, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
There are opportunities for study and scholarships at the East-West Center (EWC) for the 2018 academic year! The East-West Center (EWC) is at the forefront of educating people of the Asia Pacific region to meet the evolving demands of global change. For more information, please see
East-West Center Fellowships for the 2018 Academic Year .
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 4 November, 2017 | Topics: News
Representative Ted Yoho, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, led a delegation to Hong Kong Oct 20-22. The bipartisan group met Chief Executive Carrie Lam, as well as other official, civil society and business representatives to discuss the U.S.-Hong Kong bilateral relationship. Pictured here after meeting with Hong ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 20 October, 2017 | Topics: News
On June 28, Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly announced enhanced security screening measures for all commercial flights to the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 20 October, 2017 | Topics: News
On October 19, Consul General Kurt Tong joined Macau SAR Secretary of Economy and Finance Lionel Leung, the leadership of AmCham Macau, and others to open the AmCham Corner at the 22nd Annual 2017 Macau International Trade and Investment Fair. The event highlighted new opportunities to develop the U.S.-Macau economic relationship in the coming year.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 19 October, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017, in observance of Columbus Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 6 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
More than 300 sailors from the USS Ronald Reagan and USS Chafee participated in eleven community outreach programs while visiting Hong Kong from October 2-6. These exchanges, a common feature of U.S. Navy port calls, ranged from visiting the elderly and children to playing friendly basketball or soccer matches with local school students. Photos featured ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 4 October, 2017 | Topics: News
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) anchored in Hong Kong Harbor October 2, 2017. Ronald Reagan is the flag ship for Rear Adm. Marc Dalton, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, embarked with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. “The Sailors ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross arrived in Hong Kong on September 26 and met with Chief Executive Carrie Lam. While in Hong Kong, Secretary Ross will also meet with local and U.S. business representatives, and will participate in the Forbes Global CEO Conference. Secretary Ross’ visit to the region includes stops in Beijing, China; ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: News
Consul General Tong joined the “Global March for Elephants and Rhinos” event with former Miss Chinese International Bernice Liu, Tanzanian pop star and activist Shubert Mwarabu, LegCo member Ted Hui, and the Angolan Consul General to Hong Kong at L’Hotel Elan on September 8 in Kwun Tong. The event was in support of Hong Kong’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 8 September, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Consul General Tong visited Macau on August 30, where he joined American Citizen Services staff during their monthly visit to provide non-emergency consular services to Americans in Macau. He also visited a center run by the charity Caritas, and helped deliver supplies to senior citizens there in the wake of Typhoon Hato.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 30 August, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
On August 29, Consul General Tong hosted a breakfast in honor of Luis CdeBaca, the former Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, who is in Hong Kong to speak at the Thomson Reuters-organized Anti-Slavery Summit. Consul General Tong, Ambassador CdeBaca and representatives from Liberty Asia, Blackpeak, UBS, the United States Department of Homeland ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 29 August, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
The yearly report compiled by the U.S. Department of State was released on August 15 and covers 199 countries and territories, and provides insights on significant and growing challenges. Read it here:
2016 Report on International Religious Freedom Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 15 August, 2017 | Topics: News
Op-Ed - Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State; James Mattis, Secretary of Defense; The Wall Street Journal (August 13, 2017)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 August, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Rex Tillerson
July 31, 2017 - Acting Assistant United States Trade Representative for China Affairs Terrence J. McCartin visited Hong Kong July 31 to meet with Hong Kong Government officials and local and U.S. private sector representatives.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet Band is performing at the International Military Tattoo in Hong Kong July 13-15, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 July, 2017 | Topics: News
On July 5, 2017, the U.S. Consulate General celebrated the 241st anniversary of U.S. independence with over 1,000 invited guests, the largest-ever Fourth of July reception in Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
Consul General Tong 4th of July Hong Kong Speech, July 5, 2017
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 3 July, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
June 29, 2017 - On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the inauguration of its new Chief Executive, the United States calls on all parties concerned to uphold Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy and the crucial ideal of “One Country, Two Systems,” ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Jun 21, 2017 - During a reception at the Consul General's residence on June 21, Acting U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau Thomas Hodges honored the outgoing 2017-2018 Fulbright Program grantees from Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Fulbright Program
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on June 27 released the U.S. Government’s annual assessment of efforts to combat trafficking in persons around the world, the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 27 June, 2017 | Topics: News
From Thursday, June 29, through Saturday, July 1, Hong Kong will be the venue for a number of events marking the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 27 June, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Consul General Tong 4th of July Macau Speech at the Clube Militar, June 23, 2017
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
On June 21, Acting Consul General Thomas Hodges hosted a reception in honor of ten Fulbright Scholar Award recipients.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 21 June, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, News | Tags: Exchange
June 15, 2017 - U.S. Consul General Kurt Tong today announced that 20 companies from a variety of industries across Hong Kong will be travelling to Washington D.C. to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit (Summit), June 18-20.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 15 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Thank you for that kind introduction. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, as well as my friends and colleagues at the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, for making this event possible.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 June, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
Fact Sheet: Review of Key Developments in Hong Kong (June 7, 2017) - In light of ongoing public interest in matters related to Hong Kong, the State Department prepared this review of key current developments and progress made in U.S.-Hong Kong relations.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Fact Sheet
June 6, 2017 - The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong is pleased to announce that visa applicants may now choose to pay their visa application fee online. This new, convenient option is in addition to the existing option to pay at 7-11 stores in Hong Kong and Macau.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 6 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
On May 26, 2017, Consul General Tong attended a ribbon cutting to showcase a range of high quality American skincare, health and beauty products ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: News
May 26, 2017 - Rear Admiral Vince Atkins, U.S. Coast Guard's 14th District commander, led an International Port Security team to Hong Kong May 23-25.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017, in observance of Memorial Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: News
May 8, 2017 - More than 40 U.S. exhibitors showcased a dynamic array of top-quality U.S. agricultural, food, and beverage products from across the United States at the 2017 HOFEX food and hospitality tradeshow, with support from the U.S. Consulate's Agricultural Trade Office.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 8 May, 2017 | Topics: News
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson addresses State Department employees (May 3, 2017)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 3 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Rex Tillerson
May 2, 2017 - On April 26-27, 2017 a smart cities trade mission consisting of eight U.S. technology companies visited Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
April 27, 2017 - Consul General Kurt Tong joined students from UMAH International Primary School for a demonstration on how to cook healthy, environmentally-friendly foods at Green Common in honor of Earth Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
A Congressional delegation led by U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) visited Hong Kong April 12-13 as a part of their trip to the region.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: News
April 7, 2017 - The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), with embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived in Hong Kong on April 7 for a scheduled port visit. While in Hong Kong,
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: USS Makin Island
CG Tong visited Hong Kong's Ammar Mosque and O.R.S. Islamic Centre on April 5 to meet with members of Hong Kong's Muslim community.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 April, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
U.S. Consul General Kurt Tong opened the U.S. Pavilion at the Macau International Environment Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) on March 30, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
March 27, 2017 - The United States congratulates Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on her victory in Sunday's balloting for Hong Kong's next Chief Executive.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 27 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Press Releases | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
On March 20, Consul General Tong met with local leaders who advocate for the rights of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong to hear about some of the issues of concern to ethnic minority populations in Hong Kong. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 20 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
The Consul General opened the first Asia Regional Intellectual Property Rights Criminal Enforcement Workshop on March 8, 2017, organized in partnership with the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection agencies.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 8 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
On March 7, Consul General Tong presented the U.S. Consulate General's nominee for International Woman of Courage Award, Joanne Leung, with a certificate in recognition of the work she has done as a supporter of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) community in Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
Mar 3, 2017 - In celebration of World Wildlife Day, Consul General Kurt Tong visited Hong Kong's Mai Po Nature Reserve where mammals, reptiles, insects, and over 350 species of birds live under the care of the World Wildlife Fund.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on February 28, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017, in observance of President’s Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 17 February, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The USS Hopper, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, visited Hong Kong from February 5-8, 2017 for a routine port visit.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 8 February, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
By Commander Task Force 70 Public Affairs (February 5, 2017)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 February, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
January 20, 2017 - President Trump makes his inaugural address to the people of the United States and the world, laying out his vision for the future.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 20 January, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
HK Express began non-stop service to the U.S. territory of Saipan on January 17, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 17 January, 2017 | Topics: News
Consul General Tong met with the Hong Kong-U.S. Business Council (HKUSBC) at its plenary meeting on January 16-17, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 16 January, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 January, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong to the Foreign Correspondent's Club, Hong Kong (January 10, 2017)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 10 January, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
December 19, 2016 – In a year-end interview with the Hong Kong Economic Journal, CG Kurt Tong talked about the strong trade and investment relationship between the U.S. and Hong Kong, and called for further cooperation in finance, on technological innovation, and on education.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 19 December, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
On December 14, 2016, U.S. and Macau SAR signed an inter-governmental agreement to facilitate the compliance of Macau financial institutions with the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 December, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
CG Tong spoke at the opening of "Rising Above: The Kinsey African American Art and History Collection" on December 8, 2016.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 8 December, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Consul General, Kurt W. Tong
CG Tong delivered a speech titled, "United States and Hong Kong: Collaborating for an Innovative Future" to students at Hong Kong Polytechnic University on December 2, 2016.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 2 December, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 November, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
November 21, 2016 - As of November 29, all individuals with a People’s Republic of China issued passport bearing a 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visa will be required to have a valid EVUS enrollment when traveling to the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
November 21, 2016 - In November, the Consulate General commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and launched the 16 Days Against Gender Based Violence Campaign.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: News
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2016, in observance of Veterans Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
CG Tong met with Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui for the first time October 24, 2016.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 24 October, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
The U.S. Consulate General advises all U.S. citizens that local authorities are forecasting a tropical cyclone will impact Hong Kong and Macau on Friday (October 21, 2016) and Saturday (October 22, 2016).
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 20 October, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
On October 14, 2016, the U.S. Department of State's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton visited Hong Kong to meet with senior Hong Kong government officials as well as people from Hong Kong's business and academic communities.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 October, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
On October 14, 2016, Deputy Consul General Thomas Hodges inaugurated the Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College’s (MCDH) annual American Fun Fair.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 October, 2016 | Topics: News
The U.S. Consulate General was represented at a booth at Hong Kong’s Pink Dot Festival on September 28, 2016.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, News | Tags: Kurt W. Tong
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong to the American Chamber of Commerce (September 22, 2016)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 September, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
Hong Kong Elections on September 4, 2016
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 2 September, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 2 September, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Kurt W. Tong arrived in Hong Kong on August 27, 2016 to begin his assignment as the U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 27 August, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Speeches | Tags: Kurt W. Tong, Speeches and Articles by Consul General Kurt Tong
Kurt W. Tong arrived in Hong Kong on August 27, 2016 to begin his assignment as the U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 27 August, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
August 26, 2016 - The Consulate General’s American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, with the support of Democrats Abroad and Republicans Overseas, held a three-hour nonpartisan “American Voter Registration Event” at the American Club in Central.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 26 August, 2016 | Topics: News
August 11, 2016 - The U.S. Consulate General on Thursday hosted a special Student Visa Day event. The event facilitated an efficient visa application process for more than 250 students and underscored the myriad higher education opportunities in the U.S.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 11 August, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Didn't know the Consulate was closed? Follow us on Twitter! Last month, American Citizen Services activated its new Twitter account just in time for the T-8 storm conditions that closed down the Consulate and most of Hong Kong and Macau on August 1, 2016.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 2 August, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Consulate General advises all U.S. citizens that local authorities are forecasting a tropical cyclone will impact Hong Kong and Macau on Monday (August 1, 2016) and Tuesday (August 2, 2016).
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Consul General Hart conducted his first-ever Facebook Live chat on July 12, 2016 with JA Asia Pacific’s Vivian Lau as moderator.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 12 July, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Clifford A. Hart Jr., Former Consul General
Island Shangri-La (July 6, 2016)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 6 July, 2016 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Former CG Hart Speeches
New “Front Office” at the U.S. Consulate General Announced – Career diplomat Kurt Tong will arrive in August 2016 to succeed Consul General Clifford A. Hart, Jr., who will depart the Consulate in late July.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 July, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
June 30, 2016 - Secretary of State John Kerry on June 30 released the U.S. Government's annual assessment of efforts to combat trafficking in persons around the world, the 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Friday, July 1, 2016, in observance of HKSAR Establishment Day and Monday, July 4, 2016, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Grand Hyatt Macau (June 30, 2016)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Former CG Hart Speeches
The U.S. Consulate Hong Kong and Macau is happy to announce that Vernée Ho, Doris Leung, Zhishan Lu, and Michelle Sun will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016, in Palo Alto, California.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Secretary Kerry has selected Mr. Kurt Tong to be the new Consul General representing the United States to Hong Kong and Macau, succeeding Consul General Clifford A. Hart, Jr. beginning August 2016.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 10 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
June 2, 2016 - EducationUSA partnered with Professor Steve Deyrup, a visiting chemistry and biochemistry professor from Siena College, to conduct an outreach talk for students at Shatin College.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 2 June, 2016 | Topics: News
May 28, 2016 - The U.S. Consulate welcomed the Philadelphia Orchestra back to Hong Kong and Macau.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 28 May, 2016 | Topics: News
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016, in observance of Memorial Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
May 27, 2016 - U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau partnered with Asia Society Hong Kong to bring famous Chinese-American chef Anita Lo to Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: News
April 29, 2016 - The U.S. Consulate is pleased to sponsor an exhibit, "Modern Slavery" by photographer Xyza Bacani.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 29 April, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
April 14, 2016 - Consul General Clifford A. Hart, Jr. spoke at the Kowloon Rotary Club.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 14 April, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Clifford A. Hart Jr., Former Consul General
April 13, 2016 - Consul General Clifford A. Hart, Jr. spoke at the Law School of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 April, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Clifford A. Hart Jr., Former Consul General
Law Faculty, Chinese University of Hong Kong (April 13, 2016)
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 April, 2016 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Former CG Hart Speeches
March 23, 2016 - U.S.S. Boxer came to port in Hong Kong, the U.S. crew took the opportunity to spend some of their visit interacting with local students and engaging in cultural exchange.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 March, 2016 | Topics: News
March 20, 2016 - Pulitzer Prize winning author Adam Johnson says: “Human research is everything.”
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 20 March, 2016 | Topics: News
February 24, 2016 - CG Hart shared his own “Diplomat’s Journey” in a speech at the Chu Hai College of Higher Education.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 24 February, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Clifford A. Hart Jr., Former Consul General
News release issued by the Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Treasury Department on February 22, 2016.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 23 February, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
February 22, 2016 - The Consulate arranged for American filmmaker David Holbrooke to speak at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 February, 2016 | Topics: News
February 19, 2016 - EducationUSA introduced the U.S. university admissions process at the Macau Tertiary Education Services’ annual overseas seminar.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 19 February, 2016 | Topics: News
February 17, 2016 - CG Hart, Jr. hosted a Lunar New Year reception for 30 students from Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 17 February, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Clifford A. Hart Jr., Former Consul General
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2016, in observance of President’s Day.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 12 February, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Local media reported on clashes between Hong Kong Police and vendors in the Mong Kok area throughout the early morning hours of February 9, 2016, starting a little after midnight.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 9 February, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
February 5, 2016 - Happy Lunar New Year! This is one of my favorite times of the year in Hong Kong, full of colorful celebrations with family and friends.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 5 February, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Clifford A. Hart Jr., Former Consul General
Media note issued by the U.S. Department of State on January 27, 2016.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 28 January, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
January 22, 2016 - CG Hart spoke at the Hong Kong AmCham’s annual inaugural address and ceremony for its new Chairman.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 22 January, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Clifford A. Hart Jr., Former Consul General
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 15 January, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
January 13, 2016 - Chef teams representing culinary establishments across Hong Kong and Macau battled head-to-head Tuesday for the chance to win the "United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge."
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong | 13 January, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
