Term: November 1-30, 2014

Main Issues

1. Asia-Pacific: U.S. Positions Itself as Peace Broker in the Region, Claims the Rebalance to Asia is about Peace and Stability; China Highlights Its Sovereignty over Hong Kong,  Pushes Greater Cooperation between Nations in the Region

United States
November 4, Daily Press Briefing
November 4, Remarks on U.S.-China Relations
November 6, Daily Press Briefing
November 7, Daily Press Briefing
November 7, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
November 10, Remarks by President Obama and President Widodo of Indonesia before Bilateral Meeting
November 10, Remarks by President Obama at APEC CEO Summit
November 11, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
November 12, Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China in Joint Press Conference
November 12, Deputy Secretary of Defense Speech
November 13, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest and Deputy National Secretary Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes
November 15, Remarks by President Obama at the University of Queensland
November 19, Remarks by Ambassador Michael Froman at The Wilson Center: ‘The Strategic Case for Trade’
November 19, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is Interviewed on PBS’s “The Charlie Rose Show”
November 24, Daily Press Briefing
November 25, Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Admiral Kirby in the Pentagon Briefing Room

China
November 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 7, Opening Remarks by Foreign Minister Wang Yi At the 26th APEC Ministerial Meeting
November 13, Remarks by H.E. Li Keqiang Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China At the 17th ASEAN-China Summit
November 13, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 14, Enhance ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation
November 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 20, Regular Press Conference
November 20, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 21, Laying the Foundations of Peace and Stability for an Asian Community of Shared Destiny
November 22, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks on the Japanese Government’s Written Reply
November 25, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference
November 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference
November 27, Defense Ministry’s Regular Press Conference

2. Direction of U.S.-China Cooperation: U.S. Claims Pivot to Asia Not an Attempt at Containing China; Chinese Hopeful of Building Peaceful Stable Relations with the U.S.

United States
November 7, Preview of the President’s Upcoming Travel to East Asia and the Pacific Region
November 7, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
November 10, Remarks by President Obama at APEC CEO Summit
November 10, Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abbott of Australia after Bilateral Meeting
November 11, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
November 12, Remarks by President Obama Before Bilateral Meeting with President Xi of China
November 12, Toast Remarks by President Obama in Luncheon with President Xi of China
November 12, Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China in Joint Press Conference
November 15, Remarks by President Obama at the University of Queensland

China
November 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference
November 6, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 10, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Remarks on the Visa Reciprocity Agreement Between China and the U.S. and the Facilitation of Personnel Exchanges Between China and Foreign Countries
November 15, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Remarks on U.S. President Obama’s Speech in Australia
November 21, Laying the Foundations of Peace and Stability for an Asian Community of Shared Destiny
November 27, Defense Ministry’s Regular Press Conference

3. Economic Cooperation: U.S. Pursues Greater Support for TPP, WTO and APEC Mechanisms; China Promotes its Infrastructure Investment Bank, Greater Cooperation between Asian Nations, Both Underscore the Importance of Free Trade

United States
November 7, Opening Remarks by Ambassador Michael Froman at the 2014 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers’ Meeting
November 7, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
November 10, Remarks by President Obama Before the Trans-Pacific Partnership Meeting
November 10, Ambassador Froman Announces Major Breakthrough on Negotiations to Eliminate Tariffs on Information Technology Products
November 10, Remarks by President Obama at APEC CEO Summit
November 11, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
November 11, Remarks by President Obama at APEC Plenary Session One
November 12, Remarks by Secretary Lew at the World Affairs Council of Seattle on Building a Stronger Global Economy
November 13, Statement by Ambassador Froman on U.S. – India WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
November 15, Remarks by President Obama at the University of Queensland
November 16, Remarks by President Obama at G20 Press Conference
November 19, Remarks by Ambassador Froman at the U.S. Council for International Business Annual International Leadership Award Dinner
November 24, Remarks by Ambassador Froman at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry: “Forward Together We Go Further”
November 27, Statement by U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman Welcoming WTO Decisions Regarding the Trade Facilitations Agreement

China
November 3, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference
November 4, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference
November 6, Ministry of Commerce Holds Press Briefing on Trade, Economic Cooperation of 22nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting
November 13, Remarks by H.E. Li Keqiang Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China At the 17th ASEAN-China Summit
November 14, Enhance ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation
November 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 20, Regular Press Conference
November 20, Chinese Commerce Ministry Holds Press Briefing on China-ROK FTA Negotiations

4. Cooperation on Military Security: U.S. Reaches out to Its Alliance Partners in the Region, Focuses on Collective Security; China Shows Its Commitment to Maintaining Regional Maritime Order

United States
November 4, Daily Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
November 7, Remarks at the American Enterprise Institute on UN Peacekeeping Reforms
November 11, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
November 12, Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China in Joint Press Conference
November 13, Remarks at the United Nations General Assembly Special Meeting on Ebola
November 15, Remarks by President Obama at the University of Queensland
November 18, Remarks by Secretary Hagel to Troops at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
November 24, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
November 29, Statement by the Press Secretary on the Government of Afghanistan’s Approval of the Bilateral Security Agreement and the NATO Status of Forces Agreement

China
November 21, Laying the Foundations of Peace and Stability for An Asian Community of Shared Destiny
November 27, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference
November 27, Defense Ministry’s Regular Press Conference

5. Human Rights: U.S. Considers Pressing China on Its Recent Human Rights Record, Claims Human Rights are Universal Values; China Argues for Dialogue and Mutual Respect Instead of Sanctions, Stands Firm on Hong Kong Situation

United States
November 4, Remarks on U.S.-China Relations
November 6, Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Human Rights Advocates on China
November 10, Remarks by President Obama at APEC CEO Summit
November 10, Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abbott of Australia after Bilateral Meeting
November 11, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
November 12, Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China in Joint Press Conference
November 14, Remarks by President Obama at Young Southeast Leaders Initiative Town Hall
November 15, Remarks by President Obama at the University of Queensland
November 15, Daily Press Briefing

China
November 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 14, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 20, Regular Press Conference

6. Climate Change: Breakthrough is Made as China and U.S. Make Joint Announcement on Measures to Reduce Carbon Emissions

United States
November 6, China, America and Our Warming Planet
November 10, Remarks by President Obama at APEC CEO Summit
November 12, Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China in Joint Press Conference
November 13, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes
November 14, Remarks by President Obama at Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Town Hall
November 14, Remarks by President Obama and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma in Joint Press Conference
November 15, Statement of Secretary Lew on the U.S. Pledge to the Green Climate Fund
November 15, Remarks by President Obama at the University of Queensland
November 16, Remarks by President Obama at G20 Press Conference
November 19, Remarks at the Center for American Progress’ Making Progress: 2014 Policy Conference

China
November 13, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference

7. Middle East and Africa: U.S. Continues to Rally International Support for Dealing with ISIL and Ebola Threat; China Announces Further Assistance for Nations Affected by the Ebola Epidemic

United States
November 3, Daily Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
November 7, Daily Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
November 7, Background Conference Call on the Administration’s Request for Overseas Contingency Operations
November 7, Remarks at the American Enterprise Institute on UN Peacekeeping Reform
November 11, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
November 12, Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China in Joint Press Conference
November 13, Testimony of Under Secretary Cohen before the House Financial ServicesCommittee on “The Islamic State and Terrorist Financing”
November 15, Statement of Secretary Lew at the G-20 Leaders’ Summit
November 16, Remarks by President Obama at G20 Press Conference

China
November 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 6, Ministry of Commerce Holds Press Briefing on Trade, Economic Cooperation of 22nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting
November 13, Statement by Ambassador Wang Min at the informal meeting on Ebola Epidemic at the 69th Session of the General Assembly
November 17, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference
November 27, Defense Ministry’s Regular Press Conference

8. Korean Peninsula: U.S. Looks to Enlist China's Help in Denuclearizing North Korea, Presses the Issue of North Korean Human Rights Abuses at the UN General Assembly; China Shares U.S. Desire for Denuclearization, Urges Dialogue to Resolve Human Rights Issue

United States
November 4, Remarks on U.S.-China Relations
November 6, Daily Press Briefing
November 7, Preview of the President’s Upcoming Travel to East Asia and the Pacific Region
November 10, Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abbott of Australia after Bilateral Meeting
November 12, Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China in Joint Press Conference
November 18, Daily Press Briefing
November 19, Daily Press Briefing
November 20, Daily Press Briefing
November 20, Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Admiral Kirby in the Pentagon Briefing Room
November 25, Daily Press Briefing

China
November 13, Enhance ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation
November 14, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 21, Laying the Foundations of Peace and Stability for an Asian Community of Shared Destiny
November 20, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
November 21, Laying the Foundations of Peace and Stability for an Asian Community of Shared Destiny
November 24, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference

9. Cybersecurity: U.S. Continues to Push China on Cyber-Espionage and Theft of Intellectual Property; China Maintains Its Innocence and Claims Once Again that It Too Is a Victim

United States
November 4, Remarks on U.S.-China Relations
November 7, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
November 11, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
November 12, Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China in Joint Press Conference

China
November 3, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference
November 21, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference

10. Taiwan: U.S. Draws Line between the One-China Principle and Its Arms Sales to Taiwan; China says Its Ready to Build Sound and Peaceful Cross-Straits Relations

United States
November 7, Preview of the President’s Upcoming Travel to East Asia and the Pacific Region
November 12, Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China in Joint Press Conference

China
November 4, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s Regular Press Conference 

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