This resource tracked statements, developments, visits, and other interactions in US-Indo-Pacific relations under the President Trump administration. Special focus was given to the comments and activities of President Donald J. Trump; Vice President Mike Pence; United States Trade Representative Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer; Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Jr.; former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson; former Secretary of Defense James Mattis; and former Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper.
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks at the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony
"In Southeast Asia, Burma’s armed forces and others in the Rakhine State dislocated hundreds of thousands of Rohingya and members of other ethnic groups, many of whom were exploited through the region as a result. Some in the Burmese military also recruited child soldiers and subjected adults and children from ethnic minority groups to forced labor. We see the tragic examples of forced labor in North Korea as well. Untold number of North Korean citizens are subjected to forced labor overseas by their own government…
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Remarks by Secretary Mattis with Korean Defense Minister Song
"Minister Song, you and I stand side-by-side today, a firm reminder that the U.S.-ROK alliance continues to withstand the test of time. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty and 50 years of close consultation through our joint security consultative meetings. I look forward to welcoming you back to Washington, D.C. this October for the next meeting. These milestones signify the strong U.S.-ROK relationship of the past and the continued strength of our alliance for the future…
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Secretary Mattis’ Meeting with Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei
"On June 27, 2018, Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis met with the Minister of National Defense for the People’s Republic of China, General Wei Fenghe. Secretary Mattis and General Wei openly and candidly discussed a broad range of issues important to the U.S.-China relationship. Secretary Mattis reaffirmed the agreement between President Trump and President Xi for a defense relationship that plays a stabilizing role in the overall bilateral U.S- China relationship. He also emphasized that the U.S. and China bear responsibility for military-to-military relationship…
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Secretary Pompeo's Testimony During State Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - China, North Korea, South Korea
Secretary Pompeo held discussions with numerous senators during the State Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request hearing on China, North Korea, and South Korea. View their remarks: Senator Lindsey Graham (SC); Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH); Senator Steve Daines (MT); and Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD).