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East Asia-Pacific Issues The United States and China

PRESS RELEASES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

2002

Text: Vice President Cheney to Welcome Chinese Vice President
(White House press release)
April 11, 2002
Text: Chinese Automobile Windshield Imports Injure U.S. Industry
(International Trade Commission press release)
March 19, 2002
Text: U.S. Officials Pleased with Chinese Talks on Biotech Produce
(USTR press release)
March 7, 2002
Byliner: Senator Helms Outlines Issues in U.S.-China Relations
(Cites Taiwan, religious freedom, weapons proliferation)
February 19, 2002
Text: Senators Request "More Reasonable" Chinese Agricultural Rules
(Baucus-Grassley Feb. 15 letter to Chinese ambassador)
February 15, 2002
Text: Commission Calls on China to Reform Laws on Religion
(International religious freedom commission report)
February 13, 2002
Text: Rights Panel Chair Stresses Universality of Religious Freedom
(Ros-Lehtinen's Feb. 13 remarks at human rights panel)
February 13, 2002
Text: USTR Outlines Implications of WTO Accession for China, Taiwan
(Zoellick's remarks to U.S.-China Business Council)
January 31, 2002
Text: Comptroller of Currency Fines Bank of China's New York Branch
(Parent bank to pay penalty to People's Bank of China as well)
January 18, 2002
Text: Customs Service Probe Hits Loral With $20 Million Fine
(Loral passed technology to China to improve missile systems)
January 10, 2002
Text: How WTO Membership Affects China
(Article by U.S. economic minister counselor, Beijing)
January, 2002
Text: Agriculture Department Sees Rise in China's Food Imports
(After WTO accession, grain imports for livestock to increase)
January 3, 2002
Text: Commerce Secretary Congratulates Taiwan on WTO Membership
(Commerce Department news release)
January 2, 2002

2001
Text: Bush Grants Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status to China
(Move is final step in normalizing US-China trade relations)
December 27, 2001
Text: Commerce Secretary on China's Entry into WTO
(Evans looks forward to China's full participation in WTO)
December 11, 2001
Text: USTR Announces Interim Soybean Accord With China
(Settles issues that had blocked U.S. exports since June)
December 3, 2001
Text: Gilman Hails Award for Taiwan's Vice President Annette Lu
(Lawmaker praises Lu's efforts to resolve tensions with China)
November 29, 2001
Text: McDonnell Douglas Fined for Violating Export Control Laws
(Sent machine tools to China with false statements on end use)
November 14, 2001
Text: USTR Zoellick Welcomes Taiwan Accession to WTO
(Says Taiwan membership will strengthen global trading system)
November 11, 2001
Text: Agriculture Secretary Veneman on China, Taiwan in WTO
(Sees more agriculture trade with lowered trade barriers)
November 10, 2001
Text: Bush's Message to Congress Concerning China's WTO Accession
(White House press release)
November 9, 2001
Text: U.S. Hails Completion of Conditions for Taiwan's WTO Entry
(USTR Zoellick statement on Taiwan and WTO)
September 18, 2001
Text: U.S. Welcomes WTO Statement on China's Accession
(WTO panel to finish Taiwan accession work by September 18)
September 17, 2001
Text: USTR Says U.S. Expects China to Live Up to All WTO Commitments
(USTR Robert Zoellick statement)
September 6, 2001
Text: U.S. to Hold Intensive Discussions with China on Missile Defense
(White House statement)
September 4, 2001
Text: Sen. Wellstone Press Release on China Hosting 2008 Olympics
(Calls selection both human rights setback, opportunity)
July 13, 2001
Text: Rep. Pelosi Press Release on China Hosting 2008 Olympics
(Chinese government must be held to promise on basic freedoms)
July 13, 2001
Text: Helms Decries IOC Decision to Give 2008 Olympics to Beijing
(Compares Decision to Giving Hitler's Germany 1936 Olympics)
July 13, 2001
Text: Lantos News Release on Measure Opposing China's Olympic Bid
(Congressman presses for immediate vote on H. Con. Res. 73)
July 10, 2001
Text: State Department Spokesman's Statement on Falun Gong
(Boucher calls reports of violence, torture "chilling")
July 5, 2001
Text: Lawmakers Urge Customs, Labor to Check Chinese Products
(Reps. Pelosi, Miller concerned about use of child labor)
June 26, 2001
Text: Agriculture Secretary Veneman Hails U.S.-China Agreement
(Department of Agriculture news release)
June 14, 2001
Text: USTR on Shanghai Talks on China's Accession to WTO
(Press release details results of Shanghai meeting)
June 14, 2001
Text: U.S., China Reach Consensus on Beijing WTO Accession
(USTR release on understanding reached in Shanghai)
June 9, 2001
Text: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Supports Citizenship for Gao Zhan
(Citizenship could help scholar being held in China)
June 6, 2001
Text: Bush Urges Dialogue on Tibet Between Dalai Lama, Beijing
(White House press secretary's statement)
May 23, 2001
Text: Chinese Company To Pay Fine for Export License Violations
(TAL allegedly misdirected aerospace equipment)
May 11, 2001
Text: Sen. Feinstein News Release on Proposed Tibetan Policy Act
(Bill to preserve "distinct identity" of Tibetan people)
May 9, 2001
Text: Defense Statement on Military Contacts with China
(DoD says internal memo "misinterpreted" Rumsfeld's position)
May 2, 2001
Text: U.S. Says No to Made-in-China Berets
(Deputy Secretary of Defense Wolfowitz statement)
May 1, 2001
Text: President Announces Nomination of New Ambassador for China
(Bush selects Clark T. Randt for position)
April 30, 2001
Texts: Press Release, Letter on Arrest of Chinese Bishop
(Urges Chinese government to end religious persecution)
April 26, 2001
Text: Public Announcement on Detention of U.S. Citizens in China
(State Department warns travelers of increased risk)
April 19, 2001
White House Report: Bush Praises Patriotism of U.S. Crew, Meets Parents
(President says "we owe a debt of gratitude" to military, their families)
April 11, 2001
White House Report: Timeline of Developments Concerning Chinese Decision
(Details events surrounding agreement to release U.S. crew)
April 11, 2001
Text: Defense Secretary on Return of EP-3 Crew, Plane from China
(States "the American people can be justifiably proud of the crew")
April 11, 2001
Text: Letter from Amb. Prueher to China's Minister of Foreign Affairs
(Ambassador says letter outlines "steps to resolve this issue")
April 11, 2001
Text: White House: Agreement Reached to Bring Home Air Crew from China
(U.S. Ambassador got assurances air crew to be allowed to leave promptly)
April 11, 2001
Text: Rumsfeld Says Returning EP-3 Crew Home Is Priority
(Defense Department statement on U.S. plane held in China)
April 4, 2001
Text: China - Detained/Arrested/Imprisoned U.S. Citizens
(State Department statement)
April 3, 2001
Text: Precedents for Foreign Military Aircraft Landings
(State Department statement)
April 3, 2001
Text: International Relations Chairman Urges Release of Navy Crew
(Hyde asks if Americans detained in China are "hostages")
April 2, 2001
Text: Senate Armed Services Chair on U.S.-China Aircraft Collision
(Chinese acted unprofessionally, Warner says)
April 1, 2001
Text: Chinese Fighter Aircraft Intercept American Plane
(Damaged U.S. plane lands safely at Chinese airfield)
April 1, 2001
Text: U.S. Customs Service Release on Groundbreaking Prison Labor Case
(First such criminal conviction of a Chinese company)
February 28, 2001
Text: Lawmaker Wants U.N. Condemnation of China's Rights Abuses
(Pelosi: Administration should "lobby other governments")
February 14, 2001
Text: U.S. Agriculture Department Release on U.S. Tobacco, China
(China signs agreement to lift ban on U.S. tobacco imports)
February 5, 2001
Text: Transportation Secretary Slater on New Air Services to China
(Names fourth U.S. carrier authorized to serve China)
January 10, 2001

2000
Text: State Dept. Launches Educational Exchange Program with China
(Exchanges encouraged to deepen U.S.-China cooperation)
December 19, 2000
Text: Senator Levin Hails Authorization of New Flights to China
(Release on Department of Transportation decision)
November 21, 2000
Text: State Department Statement on China's Missile Policy
(U.S. welcomes China's nonproliferation commitment)
November 21, 2000
Text: Department of Transportation on U.S.-China Air Rights
(Slater urges expansion of air services between U.S., China)
November 21, 2000
Text: Statement of 13th China-U.S. Joint Economic Committee
(Treasury Secretary Summers cites China's accession to WTO)
October 26, 2000
Text: Lawmakers Introduce Measure on 2008 Olympics, Human Rights
(Olympics in China would be conditional on improved rights)
September 28, 2000
Text: U.S. Department of Agriculture Release on Formosan Termite
(New pesticide made from mold being developed to fight pest)
September 25, 2000
Text: Commerce Secretary Mineta on Senate Passage of China PNTR
(PNTR called turning point in U.S. relations with China)
September 19, 2000
Text: Vice President Gore Statement on Senate PNTR Vote
(Passage of China trade bill benefits U.S. economy, security)
September 19, 2000
Text: USTR Barshefsky Statement on PNTR for China
(Barshefsky praises Senate passage of PNTR for China)
September 19, 2000
Text: Albright's Statement on PNTR for China
(Secretary of State "delighted" with Senate approval of PNTR)
September 19, 2000
Text: Agriculture Dept. Expands Asian Longhorned Beetle Quarantine
(Recent surveys show New York City-area infestation spreading)
September 12, 2000
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Release on Tibet
(Granting PNTR would "ignore the struggle" of Tibetan people)
September 11, 2000
Text: Helms Calls Permanent Trade Status for China "Ill-Advised"
(China's behavior worsened in 20 years of normal trade)
September 5, 2000
Text: Senate Finance Committee Chairman on China Trade
(Roth vows to "oppose all amendments to PNTR" legislation)
September 5, 2000
Text: U.S. Department of Agriculture Release on Rules for Wood Packing
(Certification process finalized for material exported to China)
August 16, 2000
Text: USS Chancellorsville Completes Historic Port Visit to China
(Port calls provide mutual understanding between two nations and navies)
August 11, 2000
Text: USDA Says China Open to Buying More U.S. Potatoes, Tobacco
(Chinese also to revise regulation on citrus imports)
August 1, 2000
Text: Wellstone To Offer Religious Freedom Amendment to PNTR Bill
(Would deny China PNTR until religious freedoms protected)
July 27, 2000
Text: Senator Byrd Backs Thompson's China Nonproliferation Act
(Thompson says Rep. Gilman introduced House version of bill)
July 18, 2000
Text: Gilman, Markey Introduce Bill to Curb Chinese Proliferation
(H.R. 4829 would penalize China for proliferation activities)
July 13, 2000
Text: White House Press Secretary on Clinton-Dalai Lama Meeting
(White House backs efforts to start Tibetan-Chinese dialogue)
June 20, 2000
Text: Republican Senators Call For Early PNTR Vote
(Senators Craig Thomas/Gordon Smith urge vote on H.R. 4444)
June 13, 2000
Text: Department of Transportation Release on Upcoming Taiwan Visit
(Secretary of Transportation to visit Taiwan June 14 - 15)
June 9, 2000
Text: Defense to Sell Taipei Countermeasure Equipment
(Will boost capacity of Taiwan's F-16s)
June 7, 2000
Text: Senators Urge Vote on PNTR before July 4th recess
(Letter calls for defeat of all amendments)
June 6, 2000
Text: President Clinton Asks Congress To Grant China Trade Waiver
(China's annual trade status to be renewed one more time)
June 2, 2000
Text: Senators Thompson and Torricelli Introduce China Bill
(Aims to curb China's role in weapons proliferation)
May 25, 2000
Text: USTR Barshefsky Statement on China Trade Status Vote
(U.S. Trade Representative praises House passage of PNTR)
May 24, 2000
Text: Albright Applauds House Vote on China PNTR
(Bill's passage was the right decision for America)
May 24, 2000
Text: Clinton Statement on House PNTR Vote
(Historic step toward prosperity, China reform, world peace)
May 24, 2000
Text: Vice President Gore Commends House for China PNTR Vote
(China WTO accession will advance U.S. national security)
May 24, 2000
Text: Albright Applauds House Vote on China PNTR
(Bill's passage was the right decision for America)
May 24, 2000
Text: President Clinton's Letter to Congress on PNTR for China
(Vote is about "the kind of world we want to build")
May 23, 2000
Text: Housing and Urban Development on U.S.-China Mortgage Program
(Program will enable more people to own homes in China)
May 21, 2000
Text: Clinton Statement on China-European Union WTO Talks
(President welcomes the agreemen)
May 19, 2000
Byliner: Berger, Sperling on China's Trade Deal
(Op-ed from The New York Times)
May 19, 2000
Text: Vice President Gore on U.S.-China Environmental Cooperation
(Statement represents step toward more sustainable growth)
May 19, 2000
Text: USTR Barshefsky Reaction to May 17 Congressional PNTR Vote
(Barshefsky hails Senate and House votes on China PNTR)
May 17, 2000
Text: President Clinton Hails Committees' Vote For China PNTR
(Urges Congressional passage of PNTR)
May 17, 2000
Text: Representative David Dreier Touts China PNTR
(Sees China PNTR as "win" for U.S. values)
May 17, 2000
Text: Rep. Rangel Announces Support for China PNTR
(Rangel says he respects those who oppose China PNTR)
May 16, 2000
Text: Ways and Means Chairman Archer Releases Poll on China PNTR
(Archer: 67 percent say NTR will help China human rights)
May 10, 2000
Text: White House List of Democratic Officials Supporting China PNTR
(More than 140 elected officials for China PNTR)
May 9, 2000
Text: Treasury Secretary Summers on PNTR to Senate Banking Committee
(Summers cites "crucial advantages" to U.S. of China PNTR)
May 9, 2000
Text: Three Former U.S. Presidents Advocate PNTR for China
(China WTO membership/PNTR will serve U.S. national interest)
May 8, 2000
Byliner: Secretary Albright on U.S.-China Trade Issues
(Op-ed from The Denver Post)
May 1, 2000
Text: U.S. Agriculture Department on Asian Longhorned Beetle
(New attempt to eradicate pest using pesticide imidacloprid)
April 25, 2000
Text: U.S. Consulate General Klosson Release on "Sister Ping" Arrest
(Says human smugglers "profit from the misery of others")
April 21, 2000
Text: State Department on UN Decision on China Rights Resolution
(U.S. attains goal of highlighting China's human rights record)
April 18, 2000
Text: Daley Statement to U.S.-China Commerce/Trade Commission
(JCCT meeting underscores China commitment to WTO obligations)
April 7, 2000
Text: Statement by U.S.-China Commerce/Trade Commission
(JCCT chairs affirm importance of China WTO accession)
April 6, 2000
Text: House Speaker Hastert Announces May Date for China NTR Vote
(Calls for bipartisan effort to pass legislation)
April 5, 2000
Text: Commerce Secretary on House Speaker's China NTR Vote Pledge
(Daley: Hails May date for vote as important step forward)
April 5, 2000
Excerpts from President Clinton's Remarks at the First Session of Economic Summit
(Calls scheduling of NTR vote for China "very good news")
April 5, 2000
Text: USTR/Agriculture Release on U.S. Meat Exports to China
(First direct shipment of U.S. meat departed April 2)
April 3, 2000
President Cites Support for China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status
(From address to the Democratic Leadership Council in San Jose, California)
April 3, 2000
Text: House Democratic Whip Challenges White House on NTR for China
(Rep. David Bonior March 30 news conference on China)
March 30, 2000
Text: Galvin on China's New Rules for U.S. Citrus, Wheat, Meat
(March 23 Foreign Agricultural Service news release)
March 23, 2000
Text: Barshefsky/Glickman on Opening of China Market to Farm Products
(New import rules benefit U.S. citrus/meat and poultry/wheat)
March 22, 2000
Text: President Congratulates Chen Shui-bian on Taiwan Election
(New opportunity for China, Taiwan to resolve differences)
March 18, 2000
Text: House International Relations Chairman on Taiwan, China Threats
("These threats are unacceptable," Gilman says)
March 15, 2000
Text: Clinton Transmittal, Legislation on China Permanent NTR Status
(Agreement advances cause of U.S. security, reform in China)
March 8, 2000
Text: U.S.-China WTO Accession Deal in the Best Interests of America
(White House Fact Sheet)
March 8, 2000
Text: U.S.-China WTO Agreement Will Help Promote Reform in China
(White House Fact Sheet)
March 8, 2000
Text: Enforcement of the U.S.-China WTO Accession Deal
(White House Fact Sheet)
March 8, 2000
Excerpts: White House on Clinton Discussion with Governors on China
(Clinton urges support for permanent Normal Trade Relations)
February 28, 2000
Text: USDA to Test Insecticide Against Asian Longhorned Beetle

(Tree removal currently only way to eradicate pest)
February 4, 2000
Text: Department of Agriculture Release on Pest Research

(USDA to undertake research to combat three pests)
January 31, 2000
Text: President's Letter to Congress on China WTO/NTR Status

(Permanent NTR status will encourage reform in China)
January 24, 2000

Text: President Clinton Describes Vision for China and the WTO

(President's article for "The New Democrat")
January 24, 2000

1999

Text: USAID Activates Rescue Teams For Taiwan Earthquake Relief

(USAID to fund $2.3 million in transportation and equipment)
September 21, 1999
Text: Statement by the President on Taiwan Earthquake
(U.S. in touch with Taiwan concerning assistance needs)
September 21, 1999
Text: State Department Statement on Flood Relief Aid to China
(United States to provide $500,000 in emergency funds)
August 10, 1999
Text: State Dept. Report on Accidental Bombing of Chinese Embassy
(Oral presentation by Ambassador Pickering to Beijing Government)
July 6, 1999
Text: U.S. Marks Tenth Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Crackdown
(China urged to release demonstrators, account for dead)
June 4, 1999
Text: President Clinton Calls for Renewal of China Trade Status
("Trade ... remains a force for social change in China.")
June 3, 1999
Text: Presidential Determination, Letter on China Trade Status

(First step in annual renewal of China trade status)
June 3, 1999
Text: White House Response To Cox Report On China Espionage
(Agrees with substance of nearly all recommendations)
May 25, 1999
Texts: White House On China Spy Report/Recommendations
(White House calls most recommendations "constructive")
May 25, 1999
Text: Albright Apologizes For accidental bombing of china embassy
("There was absolutely no intention to hit your Embassy.") May 8, 1999
Text: State Spokesman On Bombing Of China Embassy In Belgrade
(U.S. committed to developing relationship with China) May 8, 1999
Text: U.S. Deeply Regrets Bombing Of Chinese Embassy
(Cohen, Tenet issue joint statement)
May 8, 1999
Text: Albright Statement On Key Votes At The UNCHR
(Albright regrets failure of China human rights resolution)
April 24, 1999
Text: U.S. Disappointed By UNCHR Failure To Review China Rights
(Beijing uses "no-action motion" to stop U.S. resolution)
April 23, 1999
Text: Clinton Statement On China Nuclear Intelligence Report
(Orders wider study of nuclear weapons data security)
April 21, 1999
Text: Richardson On Intelligence Community Damage Assessment

(Assessment confirms Chinese acquisition of information)
April 21, 1999
Text: Clinton, Zhu Agree To Move 'Intensively' On China WTO Bid
(Negotiations to continue by end of month in Beijing)
April 13, 1999
Text: Statement By President Clinton, Premier Zhu On Agriculture
(Glickman calls cooperation agreement a "breakthrough")
April 10, 1999
Text: U.S., China Sign Bilateral Agriculture Agreement
(Lifts prohibitions on U.S. citrus, grain, beef, poultry exports to China)
April 10, 1999
Text: USTR On China's WTO Accession Market Access Commitments
(Released by the Office of U.S. Trade Representative)
April 8, 1999
Text: Gore, Zhu Announce Environmental Agreements At Policy Forum
(Emissions trading, technology exports, investment covered)
April 9, 1999
text: state dept. On U.S.-China Commercial Aviation Agreement
(Agreement will expand air service between U.S., China)
April 9, 1999
Text: Barshefsky Statement On U.S.-China WTO Negotiations
(USTR says progress made toward greater U.S. access)
April 8, 1999
State Dept. On 1999 U.S. China Resolution At U.N.
(U.S. to sponsor resolution on human rights situation)
March 26, 1999
Taft Named Special Coordinator For Tibetan Issues
( Seeks to promote dialogue between China, Dalai Lama)
January 20, 1999
State Department Hosts Human Rights Dialogue With China
(U.S. to raise concerns about human rights in China)
January 11, 1999

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Text: Talbott On China's Sentencing Of Rights Activists
(U.S. calls on Chinese Government to release all three)
December 21, 1998
Text: Albright Editorial On U.S.-China Relations
("U.S., China can and will continue to work together")
July 5, 1998
Text: U.S. And China Sign Peace Corps Agreement
(Accord reached during presidential visit)
June 29, 1998
Text: U.S.-China Joint Statement On Anti-Personnel Landmines
(Should be pursued consistent with national security)
June 27, 1998
Text: U.S.-China Joint Statement On Biological weapons
(Supports global elimination of biological weapons)
June 27, 1998
Text: U.S.-China Joint Statement On South Asia
(Reaffirms policies not to assist India, Pakistan)
June 27, 1998
Text: Official Delegation To China
(President Clinton's June 25-July 3 visit to China)
June 23, 1998
Text: First Lady's Itinerary For China Trip
(First Lady will focus on challenges women face)
June 23, 1998
Text: The President's Trip To China
(Will visit Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Hong Kong)
June 3, 1998
Text: USTR Press Release On Foreign Trade Barriers Report
(Highlights Chinese, EU trade barriers)
April 1, 1998

1997 Return to top

Text: Clinton On House Vote Supporting MFN Renewal For China

Text: U.S. Imposes CW Sanctions Against Chinese Entities

Text: Burns On China Resolution At UN Human Rights Commission

Text: White House Statement On Gore Trip To Asia

Text: Acting USTR Barshefsky 3/6 Comments On China WTO Talks

Text: DOT Announcement On U.S.-Taiwan Open Skies Agreement

Text: USTR Press Release On U.S.-China Textile Trade Agreement

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