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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Recent Arrests of Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong
"The United States condemns the arrest of pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong. Beijing and its representatives in Hong Kong continue to take actions inconsistent with commitments made under the Sino-British Joint Declaration that include transparency, the rule of law, and guarantees that Hong Kong will continue to “enjoy a high degree of autonomy.”"
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Secretary Pompeo With Maria Bartiromo of Mornings with Maria on Fox Business Network - China
"QUESTION: And I appreciate that, and to you. You have been so great in terms of educating our audience and the world about the bad behavior coming out of China. You and I have spoken about this a number of times over the last couple of years. But now we’re really zeroing in on the origins of this pandemic and this bad behavior in terms of while the Chinese Government, the Communist Party, was downplaying this, Mr. Secretary, they were actually cornering the market in…
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Secretary Pompeo With Hugh Hewitt of The Hugh Hewitt Show - China
"QUESTION: Now, this morning in The Washington Post, Josh Rogin has written about the WHO in China, that it doesn’t have just a China problem, that the WHO has a dictator problem. Claudia Rosett wrote in her wonderful column, quote, “Either the WHO was clueless, or complicit – neither scenario” – works well – “reflects well on the WHO’s deceptive drumbeat, for weeks, that this novel coronavirus was no threat to the rest of the planet.” How much of this blame is the PRC’s CCP…
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Secretary Pompeo With Martha MacCallum of Fox News - China
"QUESTION: All right, so we begin this evening. We’re glad to be joined by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Secretary Pompeo, thank you very much for being with us tonight. Your thoughts, I guess first of all, just your reaction to that story and that question from John Roberts. What do you say to that?
SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, Martha, thanks for having me on the show tonight. The mere fact that John had to ask the question, the mere fact that we don’t know the…
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Legislative Elections in the Republic of Korea
"The United States would like to congratulate the Republic of Korea on holding successful legislative elections. The ROK’s dedication to democratic values in the face of a global pandemic is a hallmark of a truly free, open, and transparent society–qualities that are necessary in facing the current crisis, key to the Republic of Korea’s successful management of COVID-19, and a model for others around the world. We thank the Republic of Korea for its partnership and its commitment to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific."
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Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Chinese Politburo Member Yang Jiechi
"Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Yang Jiechi, Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China. The Secretary stressed the need for full transparency and information sharing to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent future outbreaks. He also noted the aid the American people delivered to the people of China in January – and continue to offer – and the high importance we attach to China’s facilitation of medical supply exports to meet critical demand in the…
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Secretary Pompeo’s Call with New Zealand Foreign Minister Peters
"Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters today. Secretary Pompeo thanked Foreign Minister Peters for New Zealand’s support for repatriating American Citizens. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Peters emphasized the importance of U.S.-New Zealand and international coordination to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and to address the public health risk caused by the outbreak. The two also discussed the importance of a strong international response to the outbreak in the Indo-Pacific region."
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Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Australian Foreign Minister Payne
"Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne today about the continued strong U.S.-Australia and international coordination to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The two highlighted the importance of increased vigilance and cooperation to prevent a deterioration of the security and health situation in the region, particularly in Southeast Asia. Secretary Pompeo thanked Foreign Minister Payne for Australia’s support for repatriating American citizens, not just from Australia but from all around the region."
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Secretary Pompeo With Tony Katz of The Morning News - China
"QUESTION: So the question was to – about China and a conversation about whether China should pay for the damage done, a question you’ve been asked before. But I wanted to get a little more specific. Does the State Department believe that China absolutely purposefully engaged a virus, or is there a belief that there was a leak from a virology lab in Wuhan, and China did not let the world know about it until it was too late?
SECRETARY POMPEO: Look, there’s still lots…
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Secretary Pompeo With Chris Salcedo of The Chris Salcedo Show, KSEV Houston & Newsmax TV - China
"QUESTION: That’s a good point. Let me switch to the genesis of the pandemic we’re going through right now, which, of course, is China. Have you spoken to your Chinese counterpart? Number one, do they acknowledge that they were less than truthful? What I’ve been saying, they’ve lied to the United States and that they’ve lied to the world, releasing this pandemic. And what about their activities in the South China Sea? As we’re battling COVID-19, is there evidence out there that you have seen…