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  • Secretary Kerry Talks to Press in Beijing

    Secretary Kerry Talks to Press in Beijing

    On April 13, Secretary John Kerry gave the international press a readout and took questions on his meetings earlier in the day with China’s top leaders.

  • Secretary Kerry at Beihai Park

    Secretary Kerry at Beihai Park

    U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visits Beihai Park in Beijing, China, on April 13, 2013.

  • Secretary Kerry Meets President Xi

    Secretary Kerry Meets President Xi

    U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping shortly before their meetings at the Great Hall of the People Saturday, April 13, 2013 in Beijing. (AP Photo)

  • Secretary Kerry Tours Exhibit of Energy Projects

    Secretary Kerry Tours Exhibit of Energy Projects

    U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi explore interactive exhibits highlighting energy and environmental projects by U.S. and Chinese companies in Beijing, China, on April 13, 2013.

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  • Secretary Kerry: Remarks on a 21st Century Pacific Partnership

    Some people might be skeptical of America’s commitment to this region. Well, let me be clear: President Obama made a smart and a strategic commitment to rebalance our interests and investments in Asia. My commitment to you is that as a Pacific nation that takes our Pacific partnership seriously, we will continue to build on our active and enduring presence.  

  • Remarks By Tom Donilon, National Security Advisory to the President: "The United States and the Asia-Pacific in 2013"

    Last November, I gave a speech in Washington outlining how the United States is rebalancing our global posture to reflect the growing importance of Asia. As President Obama’s second term begins, I want to focus on some of the specific challenges that lay ahead. This is especially timely because this is a period of transition in Asia. New leaders have taken office in Tokyo and Seoul. In Beijing, China’s leadership transition will be...  

  • Ambassador Locke Speaks on Rule of Law

    AMBASSADOR LOCKE: Thank you very much, Administrator Zhu, Ambassador Schaeffer, Ambassador Saint-Jacques, Minister Counselor Lentz, Chairman Cheng and Dean Han and all of our distinguished jurists who are participating in the Moot Court petition as well as all of our law students.  

  • Ambassador Locke's remarks at GSS Launch

    AMBASSADOR LOCKE: We’re very pleased today to announce the launch of our new application system that will, number one, streamline the way visa applicants experience the visa process. Number two, provide better customer service. And number three, cost the Chinese visa applicants much less.  

  • New Process for U.S. Visa Applications

    As part of the U.S. Mission in China’s efforts to streamline the visa application process, the Embassy and all Consulates that issue visas are implementing a new visa appointment, fee payment and document delivery system starting on March 16, 2013. This system, already in use in several countries, will make it easier for applicants to schedule their visa interview appointments, pay visa processing fees, and check on the status of their issued visas.  

  • Obama Offers Sweeping Second-Term Agenda

    President Obama, in a nationally televised address to the American people, pledged to gradually withdraw 34,000 troops from Afghanistan over the next year, further reduce the U.S. nuclear arsenal, and launch a revamped immigration system.  

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Boston Marathon Bombing

  • The April 15 Boston Marathon bombing affected the lives of people all over the world. In China, this tragedy became personal when news emerged that one of the three victims was Lu Lingzi, a student from Shenyang, studying at Boston University. In the days immediately after the bombing, Consulate Shenyang was flooded with calls, but the most important call came from Ms. Lu’s father, Lu Jun. Over the course of the following week, the Consulate helped Mr. Lu and his family members obtain visas, and worked with Boston University to arrange the details of the family’s travel to the United States. As part of their efforts to help the Lu family through this tragedy, Boston University established a scholarship in Ms. Lu’s name to honor her memory, and the endowment has grown to more than $710,000. In addition to easing the Lu family’s emotional burden, the scholarship will help deserving students attain an excellent education at one of America’s quality universities. For more information about the fund, please visit Boston University’s webpage for scholarships and giving (see the "English" version and the "Chinese" version).

    The U.S. Mission to China joins President Obama and the American people in expressing our condolences to all of the victims of the April 15 Boston bombing. Our hearts go out to the victims and families of this senseless act of violence.

    President Obama's Condolence Statement

    Secretary Kerry's Condolence Statement

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