Turning now to Hong Kong, the United States is gravely concerned by the deepening political unrest and violence in Hong Kong, including the standoff between protesters and police at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and other campuses.
Read More» Press Statement – Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson (November 11, 2019)
Read More» November 7, 2019 – The Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Act (P.L. 114-231) (the Act) directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, to submit to Congress a report that lists Focus Countries and Countries of Concern, as defined in the Act.
Read More» November 3, 2019 – On the occasion of the 2019 Indo-Pacific Business Forum and the East Asia Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, the U.S. Department of State released a progress report on the implementation of whole-of-government strategy for the Indo-Pacific region.
Read More» Speech – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; New York City, New York, Hudson Institute’s Herman Kahn Award Gala (October 30, 2019)
Read More» October 24, 2019 – THE VICE PRESIDENT: … And as millions have taken to the streets in peaceful protest, we’ve spoken out on behalf of the people of Hong Kong.
Read More» Remarks by President Trump at Signing of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement and U.S.-Japan Digital Trade Agreement, October 7, 2019
Read More» September 24, 2019 – PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, distinguished delegates, ambassadors, and world leaders: Seven decades of history have passed through this hall, in all of their richness and drama.
Read More» Testimony – David R. Stilwell, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Washington, DC, September 18, 2019
Read More» Interview – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Press Room; Washington, D.C. (August 19, 2019)
Read More» QUESTION: Good to see you. The Chinese foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong has issued a formal protest over a reported meeting between U.S. consular officials in the city and opposition figures.
Read More» We also believe in human rights and freedom. The current unrest in Hong Kong clearly shows that the will and the voice of the governed will always be heard.
Read More» 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
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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?
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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» Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, June 3, 2019
Read More» 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» Press Statement – Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson; Washington, DC; April 25, 2019
Read More» Press Statement: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Uighur Muslims Impacted by Human Rights Crisis in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China, March 27, 2019
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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.
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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.
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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» 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» 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
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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» February 5, 2019 – Melania and I send our greetings to those celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Read More» Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Washington, DC (February 4, 2019)
Read More» 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.
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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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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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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 …
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Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, Washington, DC, September 10, 2018
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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.
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On May 14, Consul General Kurt Tong hosted the first in the Consulate’s Digital Economy Roundtable Series.
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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.
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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.
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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» 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.
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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» 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» “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» 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» 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» 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.
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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
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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 …
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“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
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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.
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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Remarks by President Trump, Yokota Air Base, Fussa, Japan, November 5, 2017 (As prepared for delivery)
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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 .
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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 …
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On June 28, Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly announced enhanced security screening measures for all commercial flights to the United States.
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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.
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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 …
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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; …
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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
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The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet Band is performing at the International Military Tattoo in Hong Kong July 13-15, 2017.
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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.
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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.
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On June 21, Acting Consul General Thomas Hodges hosted a reception in honor of ten Fulbright Scholar Award recipients.
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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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On May 26, 2017, Consul General Tong attended a ribbon cutting to showcase a range of high quality American skincare, health and beauty products …
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The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HK Express began non-stop service to the U.S. territory of Saipan on January 17, 2017.
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Consul General Tong met with the Hong Kong-U.S. Business Council (HKUSBC) at its plenary meeting on January 16-17, 2017.
Read More» 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.
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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).
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CG Tong spoke at the opening of “Rising Above: The Kinsey African American Art and History Collection” on December 8, 2016.
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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.
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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.
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CG Tong met with Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui for the first time October 24, 2016.
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On October 14, 2016, Deputy Consul General Thomas Hodges inaugurated the Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College’s (MCDH) annual American Fun Fair.
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The U.S. Consulate General was represented at a booth at Hong Kong’s Pink Dot Festival on September 28, 2016.
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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.
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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» 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.
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May 28, 2016 – The U.S. Consulate welcomed the Philadelphia Orchestra back to Hong Kong and Macau.
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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.
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April 14, 2016 – Consul General Clifford A. Hart, Jr. spoke at the Kowloon Rotary Club.
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April 13, 2016 – Consul General Clifford A. Hart, Jr. spoke at the Law School of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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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.
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March 20, 2016 – Pulitzer Prize winning author Adam Johnson says: “Human research is everything.”
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February 24, 2016 – CG Hart shared his own “Diplomat’s Journey” in a speech at the Chu Hai College of Higher Education.
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February 22, 2016 – The Consulate arranged for American filmmaker David Holbrooke to speak at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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February 19, 2016 – EducationUSA introduced the U.S. university admissions process at the Macau Tertiary Education Services’ annual overseas seminar.
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February 17, 2016 – CG Hart, Jr. hosted a Lunar New Year reception for 30 students from Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College.
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January 22, 2016 – CG Hart spoke at the Hong Kong AmCham’s annual inaugural address and ceremony for its new Chairman.
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