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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Cambodia's National Day
"On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Cambodia on the 66th anniversary of your independence on November 9.
In recognition of the values that Cambodians and Americans share, we hope this day will focus on national reconciliation; peaceful dialogue; and democratic, economic, and social development. We celebrate U.S.-Cambodian cooperation in building a more prosperous, democratic, and independent Cambodia.
The United States congratulates you on Cambodia’s National Day and conveys our best wishes to…
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks on Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang, China
"The United States remains deeply troubled by multiple reports that the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has harassed, imprisoned, or arbitrarily detained family members of Uighur Muslim activists and survivors of Xinjiang internment camps who have made their stories public. In some cases, these abuses occurred shortly after meetings with senior State Department officials.
On behalf of the Department of State, I want to express our sincere condolences to the brave individuals and their families who have been directly impacted by the…
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Statement on Secretary Esper's Video Teleconference With the People's Republic of China’s Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe
"Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke with the People’s Republic of China’s Minister of National Defense, General Wei Fenghe via video teleconference today from the Pentagon.
Secretary Esper and Minister Wei discussed their priorities regarding the U.S. - China defense relationship, with emphasis on stability, frank and open communication, and enhancing cooperation on areas of common interest.
Secretary Esper reinforced his interest in building a constructive, results-oriented relationship to prevent and manage crisis, reduce risk of misunderstanding or miscalculation, and enhance overall…
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Secretary Pompeo With Lou Dobbs of FOX Business - China
"QUESTION: Now let’s turn to China. You made a very important speech last week in which – and if we may, let’s put up the line that I think is fundamental here, when you said, “It’s no longer realistic to ignore the fundamental difference between our two systems,” – the PRC, communist; the United States, a free nation. And here we are. It is extraordinary that we’re still undergoing cyberattacks. They continue to steal intellectual property. The list goes on. You know it better than…
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From vision to reality: Building a new Indo-Pacific
"A renewed partnership, a transformative vision. This is what President Donald J. Trump outlined for United States and Indo-Pacific relations almost two years ago in Da Nang, Vietnam, and it is what the US is championing now at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok, Thailand.
During the second half of a historic trip in 2017 that also featured stops in Japan, South Korea, China, and the Philippines, President Trump laid out an optimistic view of future ties between the US and its partners in the…
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Secretary Ross's Op-Ed in fox Business on US Trade with the Indo-Pacific
"A renewed partnership, a transformative vision. This is what President Donald J. Trump outlined for United States and Indo-Pacific relations almost two years ago in Da Nang, Vietnam, and it is what the United States is championing now at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok, Thailand.
During the second half of a historic trip in 2017 that also featured stops in Japan, South Korea, China and the Philippines, President Trump laid out an optimistic view of future ties between the United States and its partners…