Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
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2023 Hong Kong Policy Act Report
Consistent with sections 205 and 301 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (the “Act”) (22 U.S.C. 5725 and 5731) and section 7043(g)(3)(C) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (Div. K, P.L. 117-328),
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Hong Kong’s Declining Rule of Law
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to erode Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the rule of law.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Vietnamese Vice Minister Ngoc
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
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Designation of Facilitator Pursuing DPRK Arms Deal
Today, the United States is designating Ashot Mkrtychev for arms-related activities involving the DPRK and Russia.
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The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma
We strongly condemn the Burma military regime-controlled Union Election Commission’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD).
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DRL Fostering Resilience and Strategic Advocacy in Burma’s Pro-Democracy Movement
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support the resiliency, diversity, and efficacy of Burma’s pro-democracy movement in advancing fundamental freedoms and human rights.
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DRL Promoting Responsive and Inclusive Governance in Burma
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009597
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DRL Strengthening Independent Media and Citizen Journalists in Burma
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009598
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Joint Statement of the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space
Pursuant to the shared goal of continuing to advance bilateral space cooperation and to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance as declared by the leaders of both nations, the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America held the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space in Tokyo on March 24, 2023.
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U.S. Security Cooperation With Singapore
Singapore is one of the United States’ strongest bilateral partners in Southeast Asia and plays an indispensable role in supporting the region’s security and economic framework.
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Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
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The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability 10-Year Strategic Plan for Papua New Guinea
The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability 10-Year Strategic Plan for Papua New Guinea
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Assistant Secretary Witkowsky’s Travel to Australia and Papua New Guinea
Assistant Secretary Witkowsky’s Travel to Australia and Papua New Guinea
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United States Imposes Additional Sanctions on Jet Fuel Suppliers and Military Cronies to Address Burma Military Regime’s Atrocities
United States Imposes Additional Sanctions on Jet Fuel Suppliers and Military Cronies to Address Burma Military Regime’s Atrocities
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Joint Announcement on GPS-KPS Technical Working Group Meeting
Joint Announcement on GPS-KPS Technical Working Group Meeting
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Assistant Secretary Sison’s Travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos
Assistant Secretary Sison’s Travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos
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G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement On the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement On the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea
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Counselor Chollet’s Travel to Indonesia and Thailand
Counselor Chollet’s Travel to Indonesia and Thailand
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Republic of Korea 1st Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Republic of Korea 1st Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho