Term: July 1-31, 2014

Main Issues

1.Asia-Pacific Issues: U.S. Supports Japan's New Self-Defense Doctrine, Condemns North Korean Launches; China Denounces Japan’s New Self-Defense Stance in Light of Militaristic Past, Welcomes Enhanced Collaboration with India and Russia

United States
July 1, Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Japan's Collective Self-Defense Decision
July 7, Daily Press Briefing
July 30, Defense Department Calls on North Korea to End Military Buildup
July 30, Defense Department Calls on North Korea to End Military Buildup

China
July 1, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 1, China Urges Japan Not to Harm Its Sovereignty, Security Interests, Xinhua
July 2, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 4, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 8, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 9, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 17, Japan’s Opposition Leader Visits Beijing, Vows Candid Talks, China Daily

2. Direction of U.S.-China Cooperation: In Search of Common Ground, Focus on Person-To-Person Diplomacy and a New Major-Country Relationship

United States
July 1, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 10, Remarks at Strategic Track Plenary Session
July 10, Remarks with Chinese President Xi Jinping
July 10, Press Availability in Beijing, China
July 10, Remarks at the Sixth Round of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
July 10, Joint U.S.-China Press Statements at the Conclusion of the Strategic & Economic Dialogue
July 14, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 14, Readout of the President’s Call with President Xi of China
July 17, Daily Press Briefing

China
July 2, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 3, Xi Urges U.S. to view China Objectively, China Daily
July 11, Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Regular Press Conference
July 15, Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks
July 16, Xi, Obama Vow to Keep Ties Along New Path, China Daily

3. Economic Cooperation: U.S. Stresses Importance of Strengthening Financial Standards; China Emphasizes Cooperation but Criticizes U.S. over Trade Remedies

United States
July 3, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

China
July 10, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 10, Remarks by President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative and Vice Premier Wang Yang at the Joint Press Conference of the Sixth Round of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue
July 11, China, U.S. Will Enhance Energy Cooperation, China Daily
July 15, Spokesman of Chinese Ministry of Commerce, Spokesperson’s Remarks
July 17, Regular Press Conference of Ministry of Commerce
July 21, Minister of Commerce Gao Hucheng’s Comments on WTO Dispute Settlement Case of China’s Appeal against U.S.

4. Cooperation on Military Security: As U.S. Seeks to Strengthen Alliances, China Calls for Greater Sino-American Cooperation Despite Border Tension

United States
July 1, Defense Officials Hail Japanese Decision on Self-Defense
July 1, Hagel Welcomes Japan’s New Collective Self-defense Policy
July 2, RIMPAC Exercise Emphasizes Cooperation in Maritime Security
July 2, Chairman Stresses Value of Military Partnerships
July 8, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 14, U.S., Qatar Sign Letters on $11 Billion in Helicopters, Defense Systems
July 14, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 25, Kendall: F-35 Marks U.S.-Australia Milestone

China
July 4, China, U.S. to Push Ahead with Military Ties
July 16, China Defense Minister Meets U.S. Navy Commander
July 31, China Accuses U.S. over Military Reconnaissance

5. Human Rights: U.S. Releases Report on Religious Freedom, Points at Chinese Violations; China Denounces Interference in Internal Affairs

United States
July 2, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 7, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 28, Remarks at the Rollout of the 2013 Report on International Religious Freedom

China
July 30, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Remarks on the China-related Contents in the 2013 International Religious Freedom Report Released by the U.S. State Department
July 31, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Remarks on the Erroneous China-Related Remarks Made by the Spokesperson of the U.S. State Department

6. Climate Change: U.S. Optimistic about Sino-American Collaboration on Climate Change

United States
July 9, Remarks at the Top of the Joint Session on Climate Change and Clean Energy
July 10, Remarks at EcoPartnerships Signing Ceremony
July 29, White House Report: The Cost of Delaying Action to Stem Climate Change

7. Middle East and Africa Issues: U.S. Defends Israel with a Degree of Criticism, Blames Hamas, Calls for Iraqis to Unite against ISIL; China Calls for International Support of Iraq, Unconditional Ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, Blames Both Sides

United States
July 1, Pentagon Spokesman Provides Update on Iraq Missions
July 1, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 2, Hagel Expresses Condolences to Israeli Defense Minister
July 3, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 3, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 7, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 7, Statement on Afghanistan
July 8, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 8, Daily Press Briefing
July 9, Daily Press Briefing
July 11, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 11, Remarks with Afghan Presidential Candidate Abdullah Abdullah Before Their Meeting
July 11, Remarks with Afghan Presidential Candidate Ashraf Ghani Before Their Meeting
July 12, Remarks with Head of UN Assistance Mission to Afghanistan Jan Kubis, Afghan Presidential Candidate Abdullah Abdullah and Afghan Presidential Candidate Ashraf Ghani
July 14, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 15, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 15, Daily Press Briefing
July 16, Remarks by the President on Foreign Policy
July 20, Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
July 20, Interview with Candy Crowley of CNN’s State of the Union
July 20, Interview with David Gregory of NBC’s Meet the Press
July 20, Interview with Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday
July 20, Interview with Bob Schieffer of CBS’s Face the Nation
July 20, Interview with George Stephanopoulos of ABC’s This Week
July 21, Statement by the President on the Situation in Ukraine and Gaza
July 21, Remarks with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
July 22, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 22, Secretary of State John Kerry and Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry Joint Statements After Meeting with Egyptian President al-Sisi
July 23, Remarks Following Meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas
July 23, Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz – En Route Los Angeles, California
July 24, Daily Press Briefing
July 25, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 25, Remarks with UN Secretary-General Bank Ki-moon, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ssameh Shoukry and Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby
July 26, Remarks with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid al-Attiyah After Their Meeting
July 27, Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
July 28, Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest and Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken
July 29, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
July 30, Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz En Route Joint Base Andrews
July 30, Op-Ed on Afghanistan
July 31, The White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

China
July 9, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 10, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 11, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Regular Press Conference
July 15, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks
July 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks
July 22, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks
July 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks

8. Korean Peninsula: U.S. Concerns over North Korea; China Reaffirms Support for Peaceful Reunification and Resumption of Six-Party Talks

United States
July 8, Daily Press Briefing
July 9, Daily Press Briefing
July 15, Daily Press BriefingJuly 1, Xi’s ROK Visit to See New Deals, Xinhua

China
July 2, Beijing, Seoul to Cement Ties with New Pacts, China Daily
July 4, Chinese President Says China-S. Korea Ties at Best in History, Xinhua
July 4, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 5, Xi’s Visit New Milestone for China-S. Korea Ties, China Daily
July 8, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference

9. Cybersecurity Issues: U.S. to Settle Cybersecurity and Wiretapping Issues through Appropriate Private Channels; China Reiterates Opposition to Cyberhacking, Rebukes U.S. Accusations

United States
July 11, The White House Daily Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

China
July 8, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Regular Press Conference
July 10, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
July 11, U.S. Sincerity Tested over Cybersecurity, China Daily

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