Term: September 1- 30, 2013

Main Issues

1. Middle East and Africa Issues: Negotiating the Successful Removal of Syria’s Chemical Weapons

United States
September 1, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry

September 1, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 1, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 1, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 1, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 1, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 3, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 4, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 5, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 6, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 6, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 6, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Iran / Hezbollah
September 6, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Syria Spillover
September 6, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Economic Revitalization in Pakistan
September 8, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 8, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 10, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 10, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 11, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Libya-Response to Bombing in Benghazi
September 11, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Iran-Detention of Additional U.S. Citizens
September 12, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 13, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Afghanistan-Reconciliation
September 16, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Syria-Potential Resolution
September 17, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Central African Republic-Upsurge in Violence
September 17, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Turkey/Syria-Downed Syrian Helicopter
September 19, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Egypt-Review of Policy
September 19, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Bahrain-Recent Events

September 20, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Iraq- U.S. Role in Reconciliation
September 20, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Iran-Opportunity for Diplomacy
September 20, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Yemen- Condemn Attacks on Yemeni Soldiers
September 23, Remarks by Army General Lloyd J. Austin III: Centcom Remains Central to U.S. Security Interests
September 25, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 25, Remarks by Army General Lloyd J. Austin III: Negotiations Continue to Chart Future U.S.-Afghan Partnership
September 27, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 30, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Syria-Refugees/Aid

China

September 5, China Daily Editorial
September 6, China Daily Editorial
September 6, China Daily Editorial
September 10, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
September 11, China Daily Editorial
September 23, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks on the Attack Against a Church in Peshawar, Pakistan
September 28, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Remarks on the Developments on the Issue of Chemical Weapons in Syria
September 28, Wang Yi’s Speech
September 28, Wang Yi’s Speech
September 30, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks on the Mortar Attack on the Chinese Embassy in Syria

2. Asia-Pacific Issues: U.S. Strengthened Commitments to the Philippines; U.S.-Australia Exercises; China-Central Asia Common Interests; Blocking Arms Sales to Taiwan

United States
September 5, Briefing by Ben Rhodes on the Bilateral with Japan
September 9, State Department Daily Press Briefing: U.S. Reaction to Election in Cambodia
September 13, State Department Daily Press Briefing: India/Pakistan-Bilateral Relations
September 13, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Bangladesh-Freedom of the Press
September 16, Remarks by Army Major General Stephen R. Lanza: Rising Thunder Promotes U.S.-Japan Partnership, Capability
September 17, State Department Daily Press Briefing: India-U.S. Supports Efforts against Gender-Based Violence
September 17, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Japan/China-Disputed Islands
September 18, Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter: Success of India, Pakistan Critical to Region, Carter Says
September 18, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Thailand-Welcome Conviction by Thai Court
September 20, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Philippines-U.S. Military Cooperation
September 24, Remarks by Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Puglisi: Rotational Force in Australia Paves Way for Big Growth in 2014
September 27, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 27, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 27, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 30, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Pakistan/India- Encourage Bilateral Meetings
September 30, Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter: U.S.-India Defense Collaboration Moves to Next Level

China

September 3, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Remarks on the 68th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
September 3, Remarks by Premier Li Keqiang at the 10th China-ASEAN Expo
September 3, Remarks by Premier Li Keqiang at the 10th China-ASEAN Expo
September 4, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
September 8, Xi Jinping’s Speech
September 9, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
September 9, China Daily Editorial
September 10, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
September 13, China Daily Editorial
September 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
September 16, China Daily Editorial
September 23, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
September 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
September 28, Wang Yi’s Speech

3. Economic Cooperation: Rejecting Trade Protectionism and Advancing the Doha Round; Balancing Internal and External Growth

United States

September 5, Briefing by Ben Rhodes on the Bilateral with Japan
September 6, Press Briefing by Ben Rhodes and Evan Medeiros
September 25, Remarks of Assistant Secretary Lago at the Seminar on the U.S. Regulatory and Institutional Environment for Chinese Foreign Direct Investment

China

September 4, Joint Written Interview with Media

September 4, Joint Written Interview with Media
September 5, China Daily Editorial
September 6, Xi Jinping Attends Eighth G20 Leaders’ Summit and Delivers Important Speech
September 6, Xi Jinping’s Speech
September 9, Li Keqiang: China Will Stay The Course On Sustainable Growth
September 20, Speech by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Brookings Institution
September 20, Speech by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Brookings Institution
September 26, Wang Yi’s Speech
September 27, Wang Yi’s Speech

4. Direction of U.S.-China Cooperation: Urges Chinese Support for UN Security Council Resolution on Syria; Building on the Sunnylands Summit

United States
September 19, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 19, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 19, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Secretary Kerry's Bilateral Meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
September 27, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry

China
September 20, Speech by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Brookings Institution
September 20, Speech by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Brookings Institution
September 20, Speech by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Brookings Institution
September 20, Speech by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Brookings Institution

5. Cooperation on Military Security: Transparency in Outer Space; Security through the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

United States
September 10, Remarks by Pentagon Press Secretary George Little: U.S., Chinese Reps Stress Progress in Consultative Talks
September 10, Remarks by Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. James N. Miller: Officials Map Next Steps in U.S.-Chinese Military Relations
September 18, Remarks by DSCA’s general counsel Derek Gilman: U.S. Foreign Military Sales Promote Security Cooperation
September 19, Remarks by Assistant Secretary for GSA Madelyn R. Creedon: Official Describes Evolution of Space Deterrence

China
September 4, Joint Written Interview with Media

6. Korean Peninsula: Welcoming the Re-opening of the Kaesong Industrial Complex; U.S.-China Work toward Denuclearization

United States
September 6, Press Briefing by Ben Rhodes and Evan Medeiros
September 6, Press Briefing by Ben Rhodes and Evan Medeiros
September 13, State Department Daily Press Briefing: D.P.R.K-Compliance to International Commitments
September 19, State Department Daily Press Briefing: China-Joint Statement of Six-Party Talks
September 30, Speech by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
September 30, Remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey: U.S., South Korean Military Leaders Hold Talks in Seoul
September 30, Remarks by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel: Hagel Watches Training, Tours DMZ During Korea Visit

China
September 10, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
September 19, Address by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Commemorative Seminar “Retrospect & Outlook: A Decade of the Six-Party Talks”
September 19, Address by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Commemorative Seminar “Retrospect & Outlook: A Decade of the Six-Party Talks”
September 19, Wang Yi’s Speech

7. Climate Change: China’s Sustainable Development Efforts; Obama’s Climate Action Plan

United States
September 2, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 6, Press Briefing by Ben Rhodes and Evan Medeiros
September 27, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry
September 27, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry

China
September 26, Remarks by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Leaders Dialogue of the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
September 26, Remarks by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Leaders Dialogue of the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
September 28, Remarks by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the General Debate of the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

8. Human Rights: British Comments on Hong Kong Anger China; Violence in the Central African Republic

United States
September 17, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Central African Republic- Upsurge in Violence
September 20, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Department- Discussion of Human Rights

China
September 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks on China-Austria Relations
September 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference

9. Cybersecurity Issues: Stealing Trade and Military Secrets; Reinforcing U.S. Military Cyber Capabilities

United States
September 12, State Department Daily Press Briefing: Brazil- Intelligence Collection Concerns
September 25, Remarks by Cybercom’s Commander Army General Keith B. Alexander: Cybercom Activates National Mission Force Headquarters

China
September 20, Speech by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Brookings Institution
September 24, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference

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