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Consulate Highlights

• President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Address (February 12, 2013)
• Lunar New Year Greetings - U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong
• Secretary Kerry on 2013 Lunar New Year (February 6, 2013)
• President Obama's Second Inaugural Address (January 21, 2013)

Spotlight

• International Exchange Alumni - Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs

American English

• Trace Effects - A video game for learning American English and culture
• American English - A website for teachers and learners of English as a Foreign Language Abroad

The CG's Blog

• The CG's Blog

Press Releases

• U.S. Consulate General to Close on January 21 (January 18, 2013)
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Immigrant Fee (January 17, 2013)
• New, Streamlined U.S. Visa Procedures (January 2, 2013)

U.S. and Hong Kong

Others

• Treasury Sanctions Company and Individuals Linked to North Korean Weapons of Mass Destruction Program - U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 24, 2013)

U.S. and China

White House

• Remarks by the President on Manufacturing -- Asheville, NC ( February 13, 2013)
• Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to the Munich Security Conference. Hotel Bayerischer Hof Munich, Germany (February 2, 2013)

U.S. Department of State

• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (February 12, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (February 11, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (February 8, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (February 7, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (February 6, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (February 5, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (February 4, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (February 1, 2013)
• Media Note: Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Thomas Countryman Travels to China and Israel (February 1, 2013)
• Secretary Clinton Holds a Global Townterview - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; Newseum; Washington, DC (January 29, 2013)
• Remarks to Reporters at Four Seasons Hotel - Special Representative for North Korea Policy Glyn Davies; Beijing, China (January 25, 2013)
• Secretary Clinton at Launch of 100,000 Strong Foundation (January 24, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (January 22, 2013)
• Remarks at a Security Council Stakeout Following Adoption of Resolution 2087 on North Korea - Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations - U.S. Mission to the United Nations (January 22, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (January 18, 2013)
• Remarks with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Their Meeting - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; Benjamin Franklin Room; Washington, DC (January 18, 2013)
• Press Stand-up at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Assistant Secretary Kurt M. Campbell, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Tokyo, Japan (January 17, 2013)
• Remarks to Press at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Assistant Secretary Kurt M. Campbell, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Seoul, South Korea (January 16, 2013)
• Media Note: Travel of the Delegation Led by Special Representative Davies to Seoul, Beijing, and Tokyo (January 16, 2013)
• The New Climate Negotiations: Ambition, Differentiation and Flexibility - Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern; World Future Energy Summit; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (January 15, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (January 14, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (January 10, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (January 8, 2013)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (January 7, 2013)

U.S. Department of Defense

• Navy Admiral Locklear Lauds Brunei for Promoting Regional Cooperation - American Forces Press Service (February 7, 2013)
• Clean Energy Tied to National Security, Official Says - American Forces Press Service (February 7, 2013)
• Remarks by Secretary Panetta at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. (February 6, 2013)
• Admiral Locklear Roundtable with East Asia Media Hub (1 February 1, 2013) (PDF 167 KB)
• Department of Defense Press Briefing with George Little from the Pentagon (January 29, 2013)
• Despite Smaller Budget, Air Force Seeks to Protect Satellites - American Forces Press Service (January 22, 2013)
• Remarks by Secretary Panetta at King's College London (January 18, 2013)

Others

• Treasury Sanctions Company and Individuals Linked to North Korean Weapons of Mass Destruction Program - U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 24, 2013)

Trade and Investments: General: USTR

• Gougou.com Shuts Down Following USTR's Publication of 2012 Out-of-Cycle Notorious Markets List (January 19, 2013)

U.S. Consular Information

American Citizens Services

• American Citizens Services (Last updated: February 6, 2013)
• Location of the Consulate (Last updated: February 6, 2013)
• Newsletters, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and Message for U.S. Citizens (Last updated: February 4, 2013)
  • Message for U.S. Citizens: Consulate Schedule (February 4, 2013)
• List of Physicians - Psychiatrist/Clinical Psychologist/Counselling (Last updated: January 22, 2013)
• Translation (Last updated: January 17, 2013)
• U.S. Tax Consultants (Last updated: January 16, 2013)

Visa Services

• Visa Services (Last updated: February 6, 2013)
• Visa Inquiries (Last updated: February 6, 2013)
• Our Location (Last updated: February 6, 2013)
• Hours and Holidays (Last updated: February 6, 2013)

Nonimmigrant Visas

• Nonimmigrant Visas (Last updated: February 6, 2013)
• How do I apply? (Last updated: February 6, 2013)
• How Long Will It Take? (Last updated: January 4, 2013)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (Last updated: January 4, 2013)

Immigrant Visas

• Immigrant Visas (Last updated: February 6, 2013)
• Contact Us (Last updated: February 6, 2013)
• Applying for an Immigrant Visa(Last updated: January 14, 2013)
• Fiancée of an American Citizen (Last updated: January 4, 2013)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (Last updated: January 4, 2013)

Job Announcements

• Commercial Specialist, FSN-9; FP-5* - Training/Developmental Level (Closing Date: February 15, 2013) (PDF 126 KB)
• Commercial Specialist, FSN-10; FP-5* (Closing Date: February 15, 2013) (PDF 126 KB)
• Commercial Specialist, FSN-9; FP-5* - Training/Developmental Level (Closing Date: February 15, 2013) (PDF 126 KB)
• Commercial Specialist, FSN-10; FP-5* (Closing Date: February 15, 2013) (PDF 126 KB)
• Driver, FSN-3; FP-BB* (Closing Date: February 15, 2013) (PDF 95 KB)
• Motor Pool Supervisor, FSN-6; FP-8* (Closing Date: February 15, 2013) (PDF 96 KB)