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)
January 7, 2020 – Secretary Pompeo: … Staying in Asia, we noted the appointment of Luo Huining, the new head of the Hong Kong Chinese Central Government Liaison Office.
Read More» Diplomatic Realism, Restraint, and Respect in Latin America (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Speech – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State; Louisville, Kentucky; University of Louisville (December 2, 2019)
Read More» Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Press (Hong Kong Excerpts)
November 26, 2019 – Secretary Pompeo: … On a different note regarding China, we congratulate the people of Hong Kong on free, fair, and peaceful district council elections on the 24th of November.
Read More» Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Press (Hong Kong Excerpts)
November 18, 2019 – Secretary Pompeo: … 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» Remarks by Vice President Pence at the Frederic V. Malek Memorial Lecture (Hong Kong Excerpts)
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.
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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» Remarks by President Trump to the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
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» Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on the U.S. in Asia (Hong Kong Excerpts)
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.
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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)
Read More» Consul General Tong’s Interview on RTHK “The Pulse,” Hosted by Steve Vines
Broadcast on May 4, 2019 – Stephen Vines (SV): Consul General, can I ask you? It does appear that the United States is getting a bit more engaged with affairs in Hong Kong: you’re being critical of the sentencing of the Occupy leaders, you’ve raised concerns over the extradition … the proposed extradition law, and …
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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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Remarks on Religious Freedom
March 8, 2019 – Remarks on Religious Freedom – Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Samuel D. Brownback, Foreign Correspondents Club, Hong Kong, China
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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» Remarks by President Trump in Press Conference | Hanoi, Vietnam
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 DPRK
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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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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Remarks by President Trump in State of the Union Address
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» Remarks by President Trump in Meeting with Vice Premier Liu He of the People’s Republic of China
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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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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Remarks by Vice President Pence on the Administration’s Policy Toward China
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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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)
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Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong, U.S. Independence Day Reception, Clube Militar, Macau, June 29, 2018 (As prepared for delivery)
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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» Susan A. Thornton Statement Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
February 15, 2018 – Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Acting Assistant Secretary Susan A. Thornton, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Statement Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Washington, DC
Read More» 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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“Meeting the Foreign Policy Challenges of 2017 and Beyond”: Excerpts from Secretary Tillerson’s remarks at the Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation
Excerpts: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on “Meeting the Foreign Policy Challenges of 2017 and Beyond,” the 2017 Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Forum (December 12, 2017)
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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
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We’re Holding Pyongyang to Account
Op-Ed – Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State; James Mattis, Secretary of Defense; The Wall Street Journal (August 13, 2017)
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Remarks by Consul General Tong at Independence Day Reception in Hong Kong
Consul General Tong 4th of July Hong Kong Speech, July 5, 2017
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Consul General Tong Delivers Speech at 4th of July Event in Macau
Consul General Tong 4th of July Macau Speech at the Clube Militar, June 23, 2017
Read More» Consul General Tong June 13 speech at CSIS in Washington, DC: Risks and Opportunities in Hong Kong
Thank you for that kind introduction. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, as well as my friends and colleagues at the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, for making this event possible.
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Remarks to U.S. Department of State Employees – Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson addresses State Department employees (May 3, 2017)
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Remarks by President Trump in Joint Address to Congress (February 28, 2017)
President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on February 28, 2017.
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The Inaugural Address – Remarks of President Donald J. Trump – As Prepared for Delivery
January 20, 2017 – President Trump makes his inaugural address to the people of the United States and the world, laying out his vision for the future.
Read More» Anxiety and Confidence in Hong Kong
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong to the Foreign Correspondent’s Club, Hong Kong (January 10, 2017)
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U.S.-Hong Kong Relations: Building on Success
Remarks by U.S. Consul General Kurt W. Tong to the American Chamber of Commerce (September 22, 2016)
Read More» U.S. Consul General Kurt Tong Arrives in Hong Kong
Kurt W. Tong arrived in Hong Kong on August 27, 2016 to begin his assignment as the U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau.
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Consul General Clifford A. Hart, Jr. Remarks at U.S. Independence Day Reception in Hong Kong
Island Shangri-La (July 6, 2016)
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Consul General Clifford A. Hart, Jr. Remarks at U.S. Independence Day Reception in Macau
Grand Hyatt Macau (June 30, 2016)
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Remarks by Consul General Clifford A. Hart, Jr. – The Role of Law in Combatting Trafficking in Persons
Law Faculty, Chinese University of Hong Kong (April 13, 2016)
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