Advancing Responsible Business Conduct
Op-ed in EJ Insight (Hong Kong Economic Journal) by U.S. Consul General Hanscom Smith, May 11, 2022
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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» 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» 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» 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.
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Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (12 October 2021)
Locations: ; Hong Kong and Macau; Events: The Hong Kong Observatory is expected to issue Storm Signal 8 before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Expect heavy rains and strong winds with possible flooding, landslides, power outages, and difficult travel conditions throughout Hong Kong and Macau.
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» 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» 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
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Notice of Consulate Opening
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices are reopening on Friday, July 9, 2021.
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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» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 7, 2021)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices will remain closed on Thursday, July 8, 2021, pending further information from medical professionals. All scheduled services for U.S. citizens and visa applications are cancelled on Thursday, July 8.
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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» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 6, 2021)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: 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» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 5, 2021)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau has been informed that one Consulate General employee tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19. The employee in question does not work in an office that interacts with the public.
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» 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.
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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (11 June 2021)
Location: Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, Yuen Long, Kwun Tong, Central Government Offices, Wan Chai, Admiralty, Sha Tin, Various other locations throughout Hong Kong ; Events: On Saturday, June 12 media report the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) plans to deploy thousands of officers to prevent unlawful gatherings following the city-wide ban on unauthorized assemblies related …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (4 June 2021)
Location: Victoria Park, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Kwun Tong Promenade, Sha Tin Shing Mun River, Mongkok, Sha Tin Town Hall & vicinity, Causeway Bay/Wan Chai area, Yuen Long, Various locations throughout Hong Kong ; Events: The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau advises U.S. citizens to avoid Victoria Park on June 4, 2021 …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (2 June 2021)
Location: Victoria Park ; Events: The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau has advised its employees and all American citizens in Hong Kong to avoid Victoria Park on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight, and to exercise caution when approaching large gatherings or demonstrations anywhere in the city.
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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (23 October 2020)
Resumption of Notarial Services at U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau
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» 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» On the Arrests of Hong Kong Protestors
Press Statement – Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson, October 3, 2020
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By (29 September 2020)
Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 – Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week!
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (24 September 2020)
Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 – Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week!
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
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Travel Advisory Update for Hong Kong – Level 3 (15 September 2020)
The Travel Advisory for Hong Kong has been updated to reflect health and security conditions on the ground. The Travel Advisory is now at Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to COVID-19 and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. We assess that the risks to U.S. citizens regarding arbitrary enforcement of laws are now the same as in the …
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» 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» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (28 July 2020)
Location: Hong Kong; Events: From July 29, the Hong Kong government will require the wearing of masks in all indoor and outdoor public places, public transport facilities, and bus interchanges and adjoining facilities. …
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» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (10 July 2020)
Location: Macau; Event: The Macau government announced that it will end a special ferry service between the Taipa Ferry Terminal and Hong Kong International Airport on July 16. …
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» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (30 June 2020)
Locations: Wan Chai; Hong Kong Island; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls ….
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» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (29 June 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Fourth of July Voting Message – Make sure you’re registered to vote in November!
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» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (15 June 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Status of Overseas Passport Operations
Read More» A Message from Consul General Smith
Later today, in Houston, the body of George Floyd will be laid to rest.
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (8 June 2020)
Locations: Hong Kong Island; Tamar Park, Central; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls
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» 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» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (26 May 2020)
Locations Legislative Council Complex and surrounding areas;Hong Kong Island;Kowloon;New Territories;Hong Kong Transit Systems;Hong Kong Shopping Malls …
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» 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» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (27 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urges U.S. citizens to beware of individuals and organizations seeking to exploit the COVID -19 pandemic.
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» 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» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (14 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Status of Overseas Passport Operations
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Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (8 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: Inbound Travel Restrictions in Hong Kong and Macau
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (7 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Inbound Travel Restrictions in Hong Kong and Macau
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (4 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: International commercial flight options currently exist in Hong Kong.
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» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (28 March 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: New Regulations and Inbound Travel Restrictions in Hong Kong and Macau
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» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (24 March 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Coronavirus Outbreak in China
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 …
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Macau Day
Please note that the date and place of the next Macau Day has not yet been set for next month. Please check back periodically; once we have the date and location set, we will have that information posted on our Consulate website. Thanks!
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.
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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» Travel Advisory Updates for Hong Kong and Macau – Level 2 (1 February 2020)
Current safety and security information and recommendations are provided in our Travel Advisory for Hong Kong , currently a Level 2 that encourages all American citizens to exercise increased caution due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China, and civil unrest. Current safety and security information and recommendations are provided in our Travel Advisory for Macau , currently a Level 2 that …
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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» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (28 January 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Coronavirus Outbreak in China
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (25 January 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Coronavirus Outbreak in China
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (17 January 2020)
Locations: Hong Kong Island; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong International Airport; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls; Hong Kong Higher Education Facilities …
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» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (10 January 2020)
Locations: Hong Kong Island; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong International Airport; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls; Hong Kong Higher Education Facilities …
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
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Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (07 January 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau | Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions – There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad…
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (03 January 2020)
Locations: Hong Kong Island; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong International Airport; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls; Hong Kong Higher Education Facilities …
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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)
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 …
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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