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Advancing Responsible Business Conduct
Op-ed in EJ Insight (Hong Kong Economic Journal) by U.S. Consul General Hanscom Smith, May 11, 2022 Read More»
Humanitarian Relief Trustees Arrested in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, May 11, 2022 Read More»
Press Gaggle – The White House (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Kankakee, Il, May 11, 2022 Read More»
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Hong Kong Chief Executive Selection
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, May 9, 2022 Read More»
National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct: Notice of Opportunity to Submit Written Comments
Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 39, Monday, February 28, 2022, Notices - Department of State [Public Notice: 11647] Read More»
Bearing Witness
Bearing Witness: National Security Law Arrests in Hong Kong - Information is from publicly available sources. Read More»
2021 Human Rights Reports: Hong Kong (Executive Summary)
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, April 12, 2022 Read More»
2021 Human Rights Reports: Macau (Executive Summary)
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, April 12, 2022 Read More»
Hong Kong Policy Act Report Released
On March 31, the U.S. Department of State submitted the Hong Kong Policy Act report to Congress, pursuant to section 301 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992. The report highlights conditions in Hong Kong from March 2021 through March 2022. Read More»
2022 Hong Kong Policy Act Report
Report - Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, March 31, 2022 Read More»
Hong Kong’s Diminishing Freedoms
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, March 31, 2022 Read More»
Statement on the Passing of Madeleine K. Albright
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, March 23, 2022 Read More»
Promoting Accountability for Transnational Repression Committed by PRC Officials
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, March 21, 2022 Read More»
Our Strength is our Unity: Putin Chose War. We Remain United with Ukraine.
Op-ed in Ming Pao by U.S. Consul General Hanscom Smith, March 18, 2022 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on February 21, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of President’s Day. Read More»
Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Hong Kong’s Apple Daily
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, February 8, 2022 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on January 17, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Read More»
Stand News Arrests and Closure
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, December 29, 2021 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on December 24 & 31, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on December 24 and December 31, 2021 in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day respectively. Read More»
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Hong Kong Legislative Council Elections
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, December 20, 2021 Read More»
Joint Statement on Hong Kong Legislative Council Elections
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, December 20, 2021 Read More»
Hong Kong Autonomy Act Report to Congress
Press Statement - Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, December 20, 2021 Read More»
Update to Report on Identification of Foreign Persons Involved in the Erosion of the Obligations of China Under the Joint Declaration or the Basic Law
Report - Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, December 20, 2021 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 25, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 11, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in observance of Veterans Day. Read More»
On the Continued Erosion of Freedoms in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, October 21, 2021 Read More»
Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) Granted – Certain Hong Kong Residents
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Last Reviewed/Updated: 10/20/2021 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on October 11, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021, in observance of Columbus Day. Read More»
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Researchers and Human Trafficking Responders
Attention researchers who design and implement rigorous quantitative studies on preventing, reducing, or responding to human trafficking: Grants are available for research that advances the understanding of effective prevalence reduction programs and improves anti-trafficking policies and practices. Read More»
Commemorating the International Day of Democracy
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, September 14, 2021 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on September 6, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday. Read More»
Statement by White House on Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Hong Kong Residents
August 5, 2021 - Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed a memorandum directing the deferral of removal of certain Hong Kong residents who are present in the United States, giving them a temporary safe haven. Read More»
Memorandum on the Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Hong Kong Residents
August 5, 2021 - The United States supports the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the residents of Hong Kong. Recognizing the significant erosion of those rights and freedoms in Hong Kong by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), I am directing the deferral of removal of certain Hong Kong residents who are present in ... Read More»
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Deferred Enforcement Departure for Certain Residents of Hong Kong
August 5, 2021 - Today President Biden issued a memorandum directing the Department of Homeland Security to take appropriate measures to defer for 18 months the removal for Hong Kong residents presently in the United States. Read More»
Safe Haven for Hong Kongers
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, August 5, 2021 Read More»
Department Press Briefing – August 5, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, August 5, 2021 Read More»
Marking One Year of Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, July 16, 2021 Read More»
Risks and Considerations for Businesses Operating in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Business Advisory - Issued: July 16, 2021 Read More»
Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Hong Kong’s Apple Daily
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, July 10, 2021 Read More»
Notice of Consulate Opening
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices are reopening on Friday, July 9, 2021. Read More»
Notice of Consulate Closure
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices will remain closed on Thursday, July 8, 2021, pending further information from medical professionals. Read More»
Notice of Consulate Closure
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices will remain closed on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 while we await more information from medical professionals about the preliminary COVID-19 case. Read More»
Consulate General Closed Following Preliminary Positive COVID-19 Case
We have been informed that one Consulate General employee has tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19. Due to privacy concerns, we are not able to share additional information. We can confirm that the employee in question does not work in an office that interacts with the public. Out of an abundance of caution, we have closed ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on July 5, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, in observance of U.S. Independence Day. Read More»
“Object, Image, and American Culture” 2021
By inviting public submission of a photo/video on a personal object related to American culture, this program seeks to explore the long-standing and deep connections between Hong Kong, Macau and the United States through creative means; and stimulate interest in American culture and English writing. Read More»
Statement by President Joe Biden on Hong Kong’s Apple Daily
June 24, 2021 - It is a sad day for media freedom in Hong Kong and around the world. Intensifying repression by Beijing has reached such a level that Apple Daily, a much-needed bastion of independent journalism in Hong Kong, has now ceased publishing. Read More»
U.S. Consulate General closed on June 18, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau is closed today in observance of our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, signed into law by President Biden yesterday. Read More»
Department Press Briefing – June 17, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, June 17, 2021 Read More»
On the 32nd Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, June 3, 2021 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on May 31, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of Memorial Day. Read More»
Denial of Democracy in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, May 27, 2021 Read More»
Secretary Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary Raab at a Joint Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks to the Press - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, No. 9 Downing, London, United Kingdom, May 3, 2021 Read More»
Interview – Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Norah O’Donnell (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Norah O’Donnell on CBS 60 Minutes and 60MinutesOvertime.com, May 2, 2021 Read More»
Applying for Your child’s Passport in Eight Steps
Does your child’s passport need to be renewed? Watch the video below for step by step instructions. You can also find all the instructions and necessary forms on our website . If your child needs an emergency passport, email us at acshk@state.gov Read More»
Sentencing of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists for Unlawful Assembly
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, April 16, 2021 Read More»
Department Press Briefing – April 1, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, Washington, DC, April 1, 2021 Read More»
100 Years of Women’s Suffrage in America
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Department Press Briefing – March 31, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, Washington, DC, March 31, 2021 Read More»
Hong Kong Policy Act Report
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, March 31, 2021 Read More»
2021 Hong Kong Policy Act Report
Report - Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, March 31, 2021 Read More»
2020 Human Rights Reports: Hong Kong (Executive Summary)
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, March 30, 2021 Read More»
2020 Human Rights Reports: Macau (Executive Summary)
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, March 30, 2021 Read More»
U.S. Response to the Coup in Burma
Hearings - U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, March 25, 2021 Read More»
Remarks by President Biden in Press Conference (Hong Kong Excerpts)
March 25, 2021 - And he understood that. I made it clear that no American President — at least one did — but no American President ever back down from speaking out of what’s happening to the Uighurs, what’s happening in Hong Kong, what’s happening in-country. Read More»
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Statements to the Press
Remarks to the Press - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, Anchorage, Hotel Captain Cook, Alaska, March 19, 2021 Read More»
Consulate General to Re-Open to the Public on March 22
The Consulate General is pleased to confirm all employees and others subject to mandatory testing have tested negative for COVID-19. In addition, the Consulate General premises, including all public-facing facilities, have been thoroughly disinfected and cleaned in accordance with Hong Kong Center for Health Protection (CHP) and U.S. CDC guidelines. In consultation with CHP, the ... Read More»
Remarks at the Top of Their Meeting – March 18, 2021
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Chinese Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi and Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi at the Top of Their Meeting Read More»
Department Press Briefing – March 17, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Jalina Porter, Principal Deputy Spokesperson, Washington, D.C., March 17, 2021 Read More»
Consulate General to Remain Closed Until March 22
To date, no additional Consulate General employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The Consulate General currently plans to reopen for public services on Monday, March 22, following the disinfection and deep cleaning of our facilities and pending confirmation that there are no additional COVID cases among our staff. Read More»
Hong Kong Autonomy Act Update
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, March 17, 2021 Read More»
Update to Report on Identification of Foreign Persons Involved in the Erosion of the Obligations of China Under the Joint Declaration or the Basic Law
Report - Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, March 16, 2021 Read More»
Department Press Briefing – March 15, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, Washington, D.C., March 15, 2021 Read More»
Consulate General Closed Following Positive COVID-19 Cases
We have been informed that two Consulate General employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Due to privacy concerns, we are not able to share additional information. We can confirm that the employees in question do not work in offices that interact with the public. Read More»
G7 Statement on Hong Kong Electoral Changes
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, March 12, 2021 Read More»
Assault on Democracy in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, March 11, 2021 Read More»
Department Press Briefing – March 11, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, Washington, D.C., March 11, 2021 Read More»
Department Press Briefing – March 5, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, Washington, D.C., March 5, 2021 Read More»
A Foreign Policy for the American People (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Speech - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, Ben Franklin Room, Washington, D.C., March 3, 2021 Read More»
Department Press Briefing – March 1, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, Washington, D.C., March 1, 2021 Read More»
Senior U.S. Government Officials Condemn Detention of Pan-Democratic Candidates
Secretary Antony Blinken - We condemn the detention of and charges filed against pan-democratic candidates in Hong Kong's elections and call for their immediate release. Read More»
Press Statement by Secretary Blinken (February 15, 2021)
Launch of the Canadian-Drafted “Declaration Against the Use of Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations” Read More»
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with President Xi Jinping of China
February 10, 2021 - President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Xi Jinping of China. Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on February 15, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2021, in observance of President’s Day. Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Call with PRC Director Yang
Readout - Office of the Spokesperson, February 5, 2021 Read More»
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Andrea Mitchell (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Interview - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Washington, DC; February 1, 2021 Read More»
Designating PRC and Hong Kong Officials after Widespread Pro-Democracy Arrests in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, January 15, 2021 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on January 18, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Read More»
Statement from National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien
January 11, 2021 - In May 2020, the Trump Administration foresaw and declared the death of Hong Kong’s free and open society at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Read More»
Joint Statement on Hong Kong
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, January 9, 2021 Read More»
Funding Opportunity: Julia Taft Fund for Refugee Assistance
Each year, the Julia Taft Fund awards grants of up to $25,000 USD with the intent of meeting gaps in refugee assistance by issuing grants to local nonprofit organizations for quick-impact projects that aim to address one-time needs or interventions, and/or respond to needs that are not addressed by the Office of the United Nations ... Read More»
On the Mass Arrests of Democracy Advocates in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, January 6, 2021 Read More»
On the Fate of the “Hong Kong 12”
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, December 31, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on December 24-25, 2020
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed from December 24-25, 2020, in observance of Christmas Day. Read More»
Designations of National People’s Congress Officials Undermining the Autonomy of Hong Kong
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, December 7, 2020 Read More»
On the Political Persecution of Hong Kong Democracy Advocates
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, December 3, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 26, 2020
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2020 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Read More»
Joint Statement on Hong Kong
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, November 18, 2020 Read More»
Disqualification of Pan-Democratic Lawmakers in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, November 12, 2020 Read More»
Statement from National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien
November 11, 2020 - Beijing’s recent actions disqualifying pro-democracy legislators from Hong Kong’s Legislative Council leave no doubt that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has flagrantly violated its international commitments under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and its promises to the people of Hong Kong, including those under the Basic Law. Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Atul Keshap, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ambassador Keshap Discusses the Indo-Pacific Strategy and U.S. Priorities for the East Asia Summit at the CSIS Asian Architecture Conference 2020 (November 10, 2020) Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C.; November 10, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 11, 2020
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in observance of Veterans Day. Read More»
Designations of Four PRC and HK Officials Threatening the Peace, Security, and Autonomy of HK
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, November 9, 2020 Read More»
Arrest of Eight Pan-Democratic Politicians in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, November 2, 2020 Read More»
Covert, Coercive, and Corrupting: Countering the Chinese Communist Party’s Malign Influence in Free Societies
Remarks - David R. Stilwell, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Asia Society; Virtual; October 30, 2020 Read More»
Arrest and Detention of Student Democracy Activists in Hong Kong Under the National Security Law
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, October 29, 2020 Read More»
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State (October 19, 2020)
The United States Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Persons for Activities Related to Supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines Read More»
Identification of Foreign Persons Involved in the Erosion of the Obligations of China Under the Joint Declaration or the Basic Law
Report - Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, October 14, 2020 Read More»
Release of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act Report
Press Statement - Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson, October 14, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on October 12, 2020
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2020, in observance of Columbus Day. Read More»
U.S. Objections to New Restrictions on Official Meetings in Hong Kong
The United States objects to new restrictions imposed by the PRC on the official meetings of the U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong. Read More»
On the Arrests of Hong Kong Protestors
Press Statement - Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson, October 3, 2020 Read More»
The FY 2020 Budget Request for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Testimony - David R. Stilwell, Assistant Secretary,Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; the House Foreign Affairs Committee: Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation; Washington, DC; September 18, 2019 Read More»
Advancing U.S. Engagement and Countering China in the Indo-Pacific and Beyond
Testimony - David R. Stilwell, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Washington, DC; September 17, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Pompeo and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks to the Press - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Ben Franklin Room; Washington, D.C.; September 16, 2020 Read More»
The United States Expresses Concern Over Hong Kong Democracy Activists Held in Guangdong Province
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, September 11, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on September 7, 2020
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday. Read More»
Advancing Reciprocity in U.S.- China Diplomatic Relations
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, September 2, 2020 Read More»
Suspension or Termination of Three Bilateral Agreements with Hong Kong
Press Statement - Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson, August 19, 2020 Read More»
Statement by National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien
August 10, 2020 - We are deeply troubled by the arrest of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong businessman, publisher, and prominent pro-democracy advocate. Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Sean Spicer of Newsmax TV’s Spicer & Co (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Interview - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Washington, D.C.; August 10, 2020 Read More»
Joint Statement on the Erosion of Rights in Hong Kong
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, August 9, 2020 Read More»
The United States Designates Individuals in Hong Kong for Curtailing Promised Freedoms
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, August 7, 2020 Read More»
Treasury Sanctions Individuals for Undermining Hong Kong’s Autonomy
August 7, 2020 - WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on 11 individuals for undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy and restricting the freedom of expression or assembly of the citizens of Hong Kong. Read More»
Statement on the Chilling Effect of the National Security Law on Free Speech
Since Beijing imposed its draconian National Security Law on Hong Kong on June 30, we have repeatedly raised our grave concerns about the effect this ill-defined, vaguely worded, and far-reaching law would have on Hong Kong. Read More»
On the Chinese Communist Party’s Extra-Territorial Authoritarianism
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, August 4, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Pompeo with Maria Bartiromo of Fox News Sunday Morning Futures (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Interview - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Washington, D.C.; August 2, 2020 Read More»
On the Postponement of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council Elections
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, August 1, 2020 Read More»
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany (Hong Kong Excerpts)
White House Press Briefing, James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, July 31, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, and Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds; July 28, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab at a Press Availability
Remarks to the Press – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Lancaster House; London, United Kingdom; July 21, 2020 (Hong Kong Excerpts) Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks to the Press – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C.; July 15, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo with Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief of the Hill (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Interview - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Washington, D.C.; July 15, 2020 Read More»
Remarks to the Economic Club of New York (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remark - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Washington, D.C.; July 15, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo with Simon Conway of the Simon Conway Show (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Interview - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Via Teleconference; July 15, 2020 Read More»
The President’s Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization
July 14, 2020 - By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-393), the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (Public Law 116-76), the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of ... Read More»
Statement by the President
July 14, 2020 - Today, I have signed into law H.R. 7440, the “Hong Kong Autonomy Act” (the “Act”). Read More»
On the Pan-Democratic Primary Election in Hong Kong
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, July 14, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks to the Press – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C.; July 8, 2020 Read More»
On the CCP’s Orwellian Censorship on Hong Kong
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, July 6, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks to the Press – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C.; July 1, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on July 3, 2020
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of U.S. Independence Day. Read More»
On Beijing’s Imposition of National Security Legislation on Hong Kong
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, June 30, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Government Ending Controlled Defense Exports to Hong Kong
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, June 29, 2020 Read More»
Press Statement, June 26, 2020
U.S. Department of State Imposes Visa Restrictions on Chinese Communist Party Officials for Undermining Hong Kong’s High Degree of Autonomy and Restricting Human Rights Read More»
Europe and the China Challenge
Speech - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Virtual Copenhagen Democracy Summit, Copenhagen Democracy Summit, June 19, 2020 Read More»
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Hong Kong
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, June 17, 2020 Read More»
A Message from Consul General Smith
Later today, in Houston, the body of George Floyd will be laid to rest. Read More»
On the Chinese Communist Party’s Obscene Propaganda
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, June 6, 2020 Read More»
Statement from Press Secretary Commemorating the 31st Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre
June 4, 2020 - The American people reflect on the courage and optimism of the hundreds of thousands of Chinese citizens who gathered peacefully 31 years ago in Beijing and throughout China to protest widespread official corruption and demand a greater say in the governance of their country. Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo with Maria Bartiromo of Fox News Sunday Morning Futures
Interview - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, May 31, 2020 Read More»
2020 Hong Kong Policy Act Report
Report - Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, May 28, 2020 Read More»
Joint Statement on Hong Kong
Media Note - Office of the Spokesperson, May 28, 2020 Read More»
Briefing with A/S Stilwell on Hong Kong National Security Legislation
Briefing With Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David R. Stilwell on PRC National People’s Congress Proposal on Hong Kong National Security Legislation, May 27, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Raab
Readout - Office of the Spokesperson, May 27, 2020 Read More»
PRC National People’s Congress Proposal on Hong Kong National Security Legislation
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, May 27, 2020 Read More»
P.R.C. Proposal To Impose National Security Legislation on Hong Kong
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, May 22, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on May 25, 2020
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020, in observance of Memorial Day. Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks to the Press – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C.; May 20 , 2020 Read More»
The United States Is Leading the Fight Against COVID-19
Op-ed in Ming Pao by U.S. Consul General Hanscom Smith, May 18, 2020 Read More»
American Journalists Based in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, May 17, 2020 Read More»
Recipe – Peanut Butter Cookies
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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks to the Press – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C.; May 6 , 2020 Read More»
Remarks by Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger
Remarks by Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger to the Miller Center at the University of Virginia, May 4, 2020 Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks to the Press – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C.; April 29, 2020 Read More»
Presidential Proclamation on Novel Coronavirus (April 22, 2020)
On April 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants who present risk to the U.S. labor market during the economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. The proclamation is effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 23 and expires in 60 days, unless continued by the President. Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Press at a Press Availability (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks to the Press – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C.; April 22, 2020 Read More»
Recipe – Pecan Pie Tartlets
Pecan Pie Tartlets Read More»
Recent Arrests of Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, April 18, 2020 Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (17 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau Event: The Internal Revenue Service urges U.S. taxpayers to beware of telephone calls and email phishing attempts regarding COVID-19. These can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. Taxpayers should also look out for suspicious websites, text messages, and social media messages that request money or personal information. For more information, ... Read More»
Recipe – Molasses cookies
Molasses cookies Read More»
U.S. Support for ASEAN in Fighting COVID-19
Fact Sheet – Office of the Spokesperson, March 31, 2020 Read More»
The United States Is Leading the Humanitarian and Health Assistance Response to COVID-19
Fact Sheet - Office of the Spokesperson, March 27, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Foreign Assistance in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, March 26, 2020 Read More»
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (18 March 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Inbound Travel Restrictions in Hong Kong and Macau Read More»
Suspension of Routine Visa Services
Starting from March 19, 2020, the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau will cancel all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments until further notice. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible. There is no fee to change an appointment and visa application fees are valid for one year. To request ... Read More»
Novel Coronavirus: Suspension of Entry for Some Non-Resident Aliens
On March 14, President Trump signed a proclamation that restricts travel to the United States from foreign nationals who have recently been in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This does not apply to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Read More»
2019 Human Rights Reports: Hong Kong (Executive Summary)
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, March 11, 2020 Read More»
2019 Human Rights Reports: Macau (Executive Summary)
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, March 11, 2020 Read More»
Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus
Updated Presidential Proclamation, February 29, 2020 Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on February 17, 2020
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020, in observance of President’s Day. Read More»
American Culture Writing Contest 2020
More than 900 people entered the 2020 American Culture Writing Contest! Entries came from around 100 schools from across Hong Kong and Macau. We are very proud to announce the following contest winners: ... Read More»
The United States Announces Assistance To Combat the Novel Coronavirus
Press Statement - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, February 7, 2020 Read More»
Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China ... Read More»
Consulate General Operating with Reduced Staffing Levels January 29-31
At the request of the Hong Kong SAR government and to help reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus, the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau will operate at reduced staffing levels January 29-31. While the Consulate General will continue to provide scheduled American Citizen Services, all non-immigrant and immigrant visa ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate General to Close on January 20, 2020
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Read More»
Silicon Valley and National Security
Speech - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; San Francisco, California; Commonwealth Club; January 13, 2020 Read More»
The Restoration of Deterrence: The Iranian Example (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Speech - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Palo Alto, California; the Hoover Institution at Stanford University; January 13, 2020 Read More»
Remarks by President Trump on Iran
January 8, 2020 - THE PRESIDENT: As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Press (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Remarks - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Briefing Room; Washington, DC; January 7, 2020 Read More»
Remarks by Consul General Tong at U.S. Independence Day Reception in Hong Kong
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»
United States-Hong Kong Relations: Past, Present and Future
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong, Asia Society Hong Kong Center, July 2, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) Read More»
Remarks by Consul General Tong at U.S. Independence Day Reception in Macau
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»
Hanscom Smith Announced as U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau
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»
Consul General Tong’s Interview on RTHK “The Pulse,” Hosted by Steve Vines
Broadcast on May 4, 2019 Read More»
Remarks by Consul General Kurt W. Tong at a Reception aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE
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»
Remarks by Consul General Kurt W. Tong – American Chamber of Commerce in Macau Spring Cocktail
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»
CG Tong’s Remarks at a Reception to Celebrate the AmCham in Hong Kong’s 50th Anniversary
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»
Hong Kong’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Economy
Remarks by Consul General Kurt Tong, February 27, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) Read More»
Transcript of Consul General Kurt Tong’s TVB Straight Talk interview with Michael Chugani
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»
U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau 2019 Lunar New Year Message
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»
Consul General’s Remarks Aboard the USS Ronald Reagan
Remarks by Consul General Kurt W. Tong at a Reception aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (November 23, 2018) Read More»
Fact Sheet: The U.S. Role in the Hong Kong Economy
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»
Remarks by Consul General Tong at U.S. Independence Day Reception in Hong Kong
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»
Remarks by Consul General Tong at U.S. Independence Day Reception in Macau
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»
Hong Kong’s Growing Determination to Stop Human Trafficking
By Kurt W. Tong, Consul General of the United States of America. This article was printed June 25 in Ming Pao. Read More»
Consul General Tong highlights Hong Kong’s positive role in U.S-China trade at the FCC
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»
Transcript of Consul General Kurt Tong’s TVB Straight Talk interview with Michael Chugani
Interview with Kurt Tong on Straight Talk with Michael Chugani (January 8, 2018) Read More»
An American View on Democratic Values, and Why They Matter in Hong Kong
Remarks by Kurt Tong, U.S. Consul General, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong, November 7, 2017 Read More»
Fact Sheet: Review of Key Developments in Hong Kong
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»
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