Challenges on the Korean Peninsula
Deputy Secretary Steinberg (Jan. 26): "We had a chance to review our common efforts to deal with the challenges on the Korean peninsula as well as the broader set of relationships between the United States and South Korea. As always I found that our views are very much in sync; that we are working together enormously effectively." Full Text» More»
Travel to Asia
Deputy Secretary Steinberg is traveling to Asia and Africa January 24-February 5. Assistant Secretary Campbell traveled to Hawaii, the Philippines, and Singapore January 23-29, 2011.
Visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 18): "We are according this visit the highest level of importance and significance. We have worked hard with our Chinese counterparts to plan a successful, positive visit for President Hu Jintao." Full Text »
U.S.-Malaysian Relations
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 14): "It is very exciting for the breadth and depth of our relationship to be on such a positive track." Full Text»
U.S.-China Joint Efforts
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Jan. 5): "The United States and China share the same goal of stability in the region. Both sides affirm that we want to see North Korea meet its obligations under the 2005 joint statement. There’s absolutely total agreement on those key issues." Full Text »
Flooding in Australia
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 3): "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer my condolences for the loss of life and damage in Queensland caused by the recent flooding. " Full Text»
Burma's Independence Day
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 30): "Tuesday, January 4, 2011 marks the 63rd anniversary of Burma’s independence. We offer our congratulations to the people of Burma on this occasion." Full Text»
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Remarks on North Korea Deputy Secretary Steinberg (Jan. 26): "They are not going to achieve their objectives through intimidation and through coercion. And that, on the contrary, all they will do is deepen their isolation and lead to even more effective implementation of the measures that we have adopted in response to previous provocations. So the message to the North is clear." Full Soundbite » |
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Secretary Clinton Hosts China's President Hu  Secretary Clinton (Jan. 19): "Vice President Biden, Dr. Biden, and I welcome our special guests, especially President Hu Jintao and the distinguished members of the Chinese delegation." Full Text » More on President's Hu Visit » |
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President Obama Welcomes President Hu of China to the White House President Obama (Jan. 19): "At a time when some doubt the benefits of cooperation between the United States and China, this visit is also a chance to demonstrate a simple truth. We have an enormous stake in each other’s success. In an interconnected world, in a global economy, nations -- including our own -- will be more prosperous and more secure when we work together." Full Text » More from the White House » |
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U.S.-China Relations Secretary Clinton (Jan. 14): "Three decades after our nations first opened the door to engagement, our relationship is marked by great promise and real achievements, but also by significant challenges." Full Text» |
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Korean Peninsula Ambassador Bosworth (Jan. 7): "I would only say that we've just had a very useful and productive conversation with the (Japanese) vice foreign minister, and I think we are talking about and moving forward together in our attempts to address the questions of the Korean Peninsula, so thank you very much." Full Text » |
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Firm Commitment to Japan Secretary Clinton (Jan. 6): "We have a challenging security environment in the East Asia region now. The U.S. is firmly committed to our alliance with Japan, and we continue to work on the full range of significant issues that are part of this bedrock security alliance. Full Text» |
