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News Release: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to erode Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the rule of law. This past year, PRC and Hong Kong authorities have further criminalized dissent, undermining the human rights and fundamental freedoms of people in Hong Kong and dismantling the city’s promised ...

Hong Kong’s Declining Rule of Law

Release: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to erode Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the rule of law. This past year, PRC and Hong Kong authorities have further criminalized dissent, undermining the human rights and fundamental freedoms of people in Hong Kong and dismantling the city’s promised...

2023 Hong Kong Policy Act Report

Release: 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), the Department submits this report and the enclosed certification on conditions in Hong Kong from April 2022 through January 2023 (“covered period").

Hong Kong’s Declining Rule of Law

Release: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to erode Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the rule of law. This past year, PRC and Hong Kong authorities have further criminalized dissent, undermining the human rights and fundamental freedoms of people in Hong Kong and dismantling the city’s promised...

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Canada

News Release: Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Toronto, Canada, April 3-4 where he will represent the United States at the U.S.-Canada Summit, hosted by the Eurasia Group and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Group. In Canada, Under Secretary Fernandez ...

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Canada

Release: Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Toronto, Canada, April 3-4 where he will represent the United States at the U.S.-Canada Summit, hosted by the Eurasia Group and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Group. In Canada, Under Secretary Fernandez...

“REPEALING THE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ-- Continued” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 28

The Congressional Record published “REPEALING THE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ-- Continued” in the Senate section on March 28.

Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month

News Release: Last year, President Biden became the first U.S. president to declare April as National Arab American Heritage Month, in recognition of the contributions of Arab Americans to the United States that are as old as the country itself. Americans of Arab heritage have advanced the nation’s achievements in ...

Week ending March 18: State Department publishes 4 notices

There were four notices published by the State Department in week ending March 18, according to the Federal Register.

One-Year Anniversary of the Yemen Truce’s Commencement

News Release: Today marks one year since the UN-meditated truce in Yemen began and initiated the longest period of calm since the war started. For one year, Yemenis have benefitted from a halt to airstrikes, regular civilian flights from Sana’a airport, enhanced and unrestricted humanitarian and food assistance, and ...

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel

Congressional Record publishes “VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2023” in the Senate section on March 30

“VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2023” was published on pages S1066-S1069 of the Congressional Record on March 30.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel...

One-Year Anniversary of the Yemen Truce’s Commencement

Release: Today marks one year since the UN-meditated truce in Yemen began and initiated the longest period of calm since the war started. For one year, Yemenis have benefitted from a halt to airstrikes, regular civilian flights from Sana’a airport, enhanced and unrestricted humanitarian and food assistance, and...

One-Year Anniversary of the Yemen Truce’s Commencement

Release: Today marks one year since the UN-meditated truce in Yemen began and initiated the longest period of calm since the war started. For one year, Yemenis have benefitted from a halt to airstrikes, regular civilian flights from Sana’a airport, enhanced and unrestricted humanitarian and food assistance, and...

McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Asia

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will be leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) to meet with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. The bipartisan delegation includes Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific,...

McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Asia