(U.S. to support China's accession to WTO under agreement)
November 16, 1999

Transcript: USTR Barshefsky's Remarks After China WTO Negotiations

("Absolutely comprehensive" agreement reached)
November 15, 1999

Transcript: Under Secretary Pickering Press Conference

(U.S., China make progress on embassy bombing issue)
October 29, 1999

Transcript: Treasury Secretary Summers Q&A Session at Qinghua

(Dialogue focuses on issue of China's accession to the WTO)
October 25, 1999

Transcript: Treasury Secretary Summers Beijing News Conference

(Summers says U.S. wants both Taiwan and China in WTO)
October 25, 1999

Albright ASEAN Regional Forum Press Conference

(Reiterates "strong commitment to a one China policy")
July 25, 1999

Clinton Cautions Taiwan, China to Resolve Differences Peacefully

("I think that no one should contemplate force")
July 21, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: COHEN BRIEFING ON CHINESE EMBASSY BOMBING

(Says steps taken to prevent such mistake in future)
May 10, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: BACKGROUND BRIEFING ON CHINA EMBASSY BOMBING

(Outdated information on embassy location led to bombing)
May 10, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: CLINTON, ZHU JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

(Greater freedom, openness vital to improving China)
April 8, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: SPERLING, BARSHEFSKY BRIEFING ON CHINA WTO TALKS

( U.S., China came to terms on market access in many areas)
April 8, 1999

TEXT: JOINT U.S.-CHINA STATEMENT ON CHINA'S WTO ACCESSION

(Leaders praise progress, commit to resolving remaining issues)
April 8, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: ALBRIGHT, ZHU REMARKS AT STATE DEPARTMENT LUNCHEON

(Zhu visit opportunity to discuss issues that divide, unite)
April 8, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: CLINTON, ZHU AT WHITE HOUSE ARRIVAL CEREMONY

(President calls for continued "constructive strategic partnership")
April 8, 1999

WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ON CHINESE PREMIER'S VISIT

(Zhu's visit is an opportunity for dialogue on many areas)
April 7, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: DALEY REMARKS AT AIRPORT DESIGN CONTRACT CEREMONY

(U.S.-China WTO agreement highly unlikely during Zhu visit)
April 1, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: DALEY SAYS NEW CONTRACTS IMPROVE U.S.-SINO TIES

(100 American-style houses to be built in Shanghai)
March 31, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: COMMERCE SECRETARY BEIJING PRESS CONFERENCE

(U.S. supports commercially viable China WTO accession)
March 30, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: DALEY BRIEFING AT BEIJING INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

(Daley says China must address issues that concern U.S.)
March 29, 1999

DALEY REMARKS ON U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH CHINA

(Daley says China must address issues that concern U.S.)
March 29, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: ALBRIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE IN BEIJING

(Engagement with China has helped progress on many issues)
March 2, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: ALBRIGHT-TANG JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY

(U.S., China share interest in stable, prosperous Asia)
March 1, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: BRIEFING BY STATE SPOKESMAN IN BEIJING

(James Rubin: Tough talk on human rights)
March 1, 1999

BRIEFING BY STATE SPOKESMAN EN ROUTE TO BEIJING

(James Rubin: China going wrong way on human rights)
March 1, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: KOH BRIEFING ON U.S.-CHINA RIGHTS DIALOGUE

(Human rights integral to U.S.-China relationship)
January 13, 1999

TRANSCRIPT: REMARKS BY SECRETARY ALBRIGHT, FOREIGN MINISTER TANG

(Discuss ways to move ahead on commitments made at the Beijing Summit)
September 29, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: FINAL CLINTON CHINA VISIT PRESS CONFERENCE

(U.S. must deal forcefully, but respectfully with China)
July 3, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: BERGER, MCCURRY BRIEFING

("There ought to be more democracy in Hong Kong, not less.")
July 3, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: ROUNDTABLE WITH DISTINGUISHED WOMEN

(Women in China are doing all they can to build a new China.)
July 3, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: MIKE MCCURRY BRIEFING AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

(U.S. urges movement toward more democracy under Basic Law)
July 2, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: CLINTON, CHINESE SPECIALISTS DISCUSS ENVIRONMENT

(China has opportunity to avoid development mistakes)
July 2, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW OF PRESIDENT CLINTON BY CCTV

("The world is not too small for two big countries")
July 1, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: MIKE MCCURRY, JIM STEINBERG PRESS BRIEFING

(Guilin visit will focus on environmental challenges)
July 1, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: ALBRIGHT REMARKS AT LEGAL ASSISTANCE ROUNDTABLE

(U.S. offers to help develop China's legal code)
June 30, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: ABC INTERVIEW OF SECRETARY OF STATE ALBRIGHT

(Self-expression, imagination best path to a stable China)
June 30, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: CLINTON REMARKS ON SHANGHAI RADIO PROGRAM

(Open discussions increase understanding between nations)
June 30, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: PRESIDENT, FIRST LADY ON CHINA IN 21ST CENTURY

(Important to understand China's changes, challenges)
June 30, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: MCCURRY, DALEY, BRAINARD PRESS BRIEFING

(Taiwan statements reiterate longstanding policy)
June 30, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ON CLINTON BEIJING TALKS

(Prosperity, respect for personal freedom indivisible)
June 29, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: KRISTOFF, BADER, ROTH, SHIRK PRESS BRIEFING

(Kristoff: Summit shows what engagement really means)
June 29, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: NEWS BRIEFING ON U.S.-CHINA SUMMIT AGREEMENTS

(Rule of law, nuclear cooperation, commerce discussed)
June 29, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: PRESIDENT CLINTON REMARKS AT BEIJING UNIVERSITY

(Personal freedom is mandate of new century, millenium)
June 29, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: FIRST LADY, ALBRIGHT AT LEGAL RESEARCH CENTER

(U.S. will work with China to strengthen rule of law)
June 29, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: PRESIDENT PRESENTS BOOKS TO BEIJING UNIVERSITY

(Partnership with new China large part of U.S. future)
June 29, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: SECRETARY ALBRIGHT 6/28 PRESS BRIEFING

(Clinton-Jiang "debate" a truly remarkable event)
June 28, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: SECRETARY ALBRIGHT ON 6/28 CBS-TV "FACE THE NATION"

("A changing relationship with a changing China")
June 28, 1998

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT THE GREAT WALL

(Wall now symbol to show world, not keep people out)
June 28, 1998

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT CHURCH SERVICE

("Chinese and Americans are brothers and sisters")
June 28, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: MCCURRY, BERGER, SPERLING PRESS BRIEFING

("Engagement with the Chinese can advance America's interests and its values")
June 27, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: PRESIDENTS CLINTON, JIANG PRESS AVAILABILITY

("China and the United States must go forward on the right side of history")
June 27, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH PRESIDENTS CLINTON, JIANG

("Effort to improve and strengthen relationship very welcome")
June 27, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: FIRST LADY SIGNS MEDICAL AGREEMENT

(Between Beijing Medical University, Centers for Disease Control)
June 27, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: FIRST LADY DIALOGUE WITH CHINESE WOMEN

(Progress and Challenges in a Transforming Society)
June 27, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: CLINTON REMARKS TO PRESS ON ARREST OF DISSIDENTS

(Arrest of dissidents shows China "looking backward")
June 26, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: XIAN PRESS BRIEFING BY MCCURRY, BERGER

(Human rights high priority for Clinton-Jiang meetings)
June 26, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: PRESIDENT, FIRST LADY TALK TO XIAN AREA RESIDENTS

(Important to know how policy affects ordinary people)
June 26, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: ALBRIGHT, DALEY AT TELEMEDICINE DEMONSTRATION

(Project made possible by closer U.S.-China relations)
June 26, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: STATE SPOKESMAN RUBIN AT USIA FOREIGN PRESS CENTER

(Rubin says U.S., China must work together on solution)
June 25, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT WITH RADIO FREE ASIA

(Believes China trip will make progress in many areas)
June 24, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: CLINTON Q&A WITH REPORTERS ON CHINA VISIT

(Calls Radio Free Asia interview proof "ideas do not need visas")
June 24, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: ALBRIGHT INTERVIEW ON NBC-TV'S MEET THE PRESS

(Secretary of State discusses China trip, Iran, Israel)
June 21, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: CLINTON ROUNDTABLE WITH CHINESE JOURNALISTS

(Clinton hopes China trip will promote understanding)
June 19, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: STATE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING ON CLINTON CHINA TRIP

(Roth outlines objectives of President's trip to China)
June 19, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ON CLINTON TRIP TO CHINA

(Clinton to discuss stability, nonproliferation, crime)
June 17, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: CLINTON, ALBRIGHT REMARKS IN WHITE HOUSE ROSE GARDEN

(Urge S. Asian restraint, CTBT ratification, China MFN renewal)
June 3, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: ACTING UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN HOLUM BEIJING PRESS CONFERENCE

(Need tools to implement nonproliferation treaties)
March 26, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: DUSTR FISHER BEIJING PRESS CONFERENCE

(Taiwan WTO accession not dependent on China)
March 11, 1998

AMBASSADOR BILL RICHARDSON'S BEIJING PRESS CONFERENCE

Text: U.S., China believe Iraq should grant UNSCOM access
February 14, 1998

TRANSCRIPT: BACKGROUND BRIEFING ON NUCLEAR COOPERATION

(U.S. will continue to monitor China on nuclear issue)
October 29, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: CLINTON/JIANG JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

(U.S. welcomes China's emergence as constructive partner)
October 29, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: ALBRIGHT/BERGER BRIEFING ON U.S.-CHINA SUMMIT

(Summit meeting has led to progress in many areas)
October 29, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: SEC. ALBRIGHT REMARKS AND Q & A ON CHINA

(Albright discusses goals for U.S.-China summit)
October 28, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR BERGER ON CHINA

(Jiang visit should be considered a milestone)
October 23, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: ROBERT RUBIN PRESS CONFERENCE IN BEIJING

(China WTO accession will require "real market opening")
September 26, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: BERGER, BARSHEFSKY BRIEFING ON CHINA MFN

(Decision based on U.S. national interest)
May 19, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: READOUT ON ALBRIGHT/QIAN MEETING

(Concerns expressed about developments in Hong Kong)
April 28, 1997

("This is a pivotal year for U.S.-China relations.")
April 28, 1997

(Pledges to continue efforts to remove trade barriers)
March 27, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: GORE PRESS CONFERENCE AT CHINA WORLD HOTEL

(U.S. committed to broadening relationship with China)
March 26, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: WHITE HOUSE SCIENCE ADVISOR BEIJING BRIEFING

(U.S. and China interested in environmental cooperation)
March 25, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: ADVISOR FUERTH BRIEFING ON GORE-LI PENG MEETINGS

(Meetings cordial despite difficult issues discussed)
March 25, 1997

TEXT: EIZENSTAT TO VISIT CHINA, HONG KONG MARCH 2-7

(Cites need for progress in number of key areas)
February 27, 1997

(Visit reaffirms U.S. commitment to strategic dialogue)
February 24, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: PRESIDENT CLINTON ON U.S.-CHINA POLICY AFTER DENG

(Looks forward to Albright, Gore trips upcoming)
February 20, 1997

TRANSCRIPT: ALBRIGHT, RIFKIND PRESS CONFERENCE IN LONDON

(Albright sees assessment of Deng as "mixed")
February 19, 1997

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