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  • Statement by Secretary Clinton: The Passing of National Defense Commission Chairman Kim Jong Il

    With the passing of National Defense Commission Chairman Kim Jong Il, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is now in a period of national mourning. We are deeply concerned with the well being of the North Korean people and our thoughts and prayers are with them during these difficult times.  

  • Readout of the President’s Call with President Lee of the Republic of Korea

    At midnight tonight, President Obama spoke with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong Il. The President reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment to the stability of the Korean Peninsula and the security of our close ally, the Republic of Korea. The two leaders agreed to stay in close touch as the situation develops and agreed they would direct their national security teams to continue close coordination.  

  • Statement by the Press Secretary on reports of the death of Kim Jong Il

    We are closely monitoring reports that Kim Jong Il is dead. The President has been notified, and we are in close touch with our allies in South Korea and Japan. We remain committed to stability on the Korean peninsula, and to the freedom and security of our allies.  

  • Ambassador Locke's Remarks to the Caijing Annual Conference

    Thank you, Mr. Yang, for the very kind introduction. It’s always been a pleasure working with you, when I was a governor, for those interviews and also, as you indicated, at the grand opening of the United Family Hospital. Thank you, also, to Caijing Magazine Editor-in-Chief Wang Boming and Boyuan Foundation Chairman Qin Xiao for the invitation to speak here today.  

  • Ambassador Locke Presents One Millionth Visa in China: Wait Times Drop to Less Than One Week

    On December 14 at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, Ambassador Gary Locke presented the one millionth visa adjudicated in China this year. With the help of additional personnel and process improvements, Mission China has also successfully reduced the average wait time for a visa interview appointment to less than one week.  

  • Remarks by Glyn Davies, Special Representative for North Korea Policy

    Glyn Davies: It’s good to be here in Beijing on my first visit as the Special Representative for North Korea policy. I come with a very strong team: Special Envoy Ford Hart with the Six Party Talks, Mr. Syd Seiler from the National Security staff at the White House; and I very much look forward to my meetings in Beijing today and tomorrow.  

  • Deepening U.S. Ties to Asia-Pacific Region Not at China’s Expense

    Washington — The Obama administration is pushing for international trade norms and stability in the Asia-Pacific, and its deepening commitment to the region and its emerging institutions is not coming at the expense of China, says a White House official.  

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  • ExchangesConnect, an international online community managed by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, is holding a photo contest - "Dance With Us: Motion Across Cultures." Two grand-prize winners will receive an iPad2 tab ExchangesConnect, an international online community managed by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, is holding a photo contest - "Dance With Us: Motion Across Cultures." Two grand-prize winners will receive an iPad2 tablet computer. All entries must be uploaded to the ExchangesConnect website by October 25, 2011.

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