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China

U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman
Background Notes, China
Background Notes, Hong Kong
Background Notes, Macau
Library of Congress Country Study

Report on Tibet Negotiations (6/23/04)
The Hong Kong Policy Act Report -- (2007)
U.S.-Macau Policy Act Report -- (as of 04/01/04)

Map and flag of China

Happenings in U.S.-China Relations Date: 08/22/2009 Description: U.S. ambassador to China Jon Huntsman used his first public engagement to confirm that President Barack Obama would be visiting China for the first time in November. © AP Image from Video
AMBASSADOR HUNTSMAN (Aug. 22): "There is much happening this year in US-China relations, we're all very mindful of that. We have the 30th anniversary of the US-China relationship, we have of course the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, we have President Obama who is going to be visiting in the middle of November and so I am here to tell you that by the end of the year, we should be in better shape than ever before between the United States and China to be able to anticipate a positive tomorrow." View Video

U.S and China Sign Conditions of Construction Agreement
Date: 08/20/2009 Description: Under Secretary for Management Patrick F. Kennedy with Li Jinzhang, Vice Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs for the People’s Republic of China, sign a Conditions of Construction Agreement (COCA) and give brief remarks. © State Dept Image from VideoUnder Secretary Kennedy with Li Jinzhang, Vice Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs for the People’s Republic of China, sign a Conditions of Construction Agreement (COCA) and give brief remarks. Video | Media Note

U.S. and China Create Platform for Climate Policy Cooperation
Date: 07/28/2009 Description: Group Photo of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue participants © State Dept Photo by Michael GrossSecretary Clinton (July 28): "This memorandum builds on past efforts, including the Ten Year Framework for Energy Environment Cooperation, and highlights the importance of climate change in our bilateral relationship by creating a platform for climate policy dialogue and cooperation. It also provides our countries with direction as we work together to support international climate negotiations and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy." Full Text | Fact Sheet | Closing Remarks | U.S.-China Business Council Dinner

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