Time Period: January 1-31, 2015

Main Issues

1. U.S. – China Bilateral Relations: U.S. Concerned over Growing Global Chinese Influence

United States
January 15, Foreign Policy Updates: 2015 Priorities
January 20, Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address
January 27, Daily Press Briefing
January 29, Remarks by Press Secretary Josh Earnest at the White House Press Briefing

2. Economic Relations: U.S. Continues Push for TPP; China Highlights Win-Win Cooperation

United States
January 13, Remarks by Assistant Secretary Daniel R. Russel: Remarks to the Business Council for International Understanding
January 15, Remarks by Assistant Secretary Charles H. Rivkin: Economic Diplomacy: How Business, Economic Ties and Trade Can Strengthen National Security
January 21, Remarks by Ambassador Froman at the U.S. Conference of Mayors
January 22, Remarks by Assistant Secretary Nisha Desai Bishwal: The New Silk Road Post-2014: Challenges and Opportunities
January 29, Remarks by Assistant Secretary Charles H. Rivkin: Remarks at SelectUSA Summit Briefing

China
January 21, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference

3. Military and Security Relations: U.S. Reaches out to Asian Allies, Wants to Build Better Cooperation with China; Chinese Focus Squarely on Terrorism, Continually Deny Involvement in Cyber Attacks

United States
January 6, Interview with Secretary of State Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf
January 13, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks at the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue Ministerial
January 14, Media Availability with Secretary Hagel at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri
January 15, Remarks by Secretary Hagel at a Troop Event, Fort Bliss, Texas
January 22 Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Joint Press Availability with UK Foreign Secretary Hammond and Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi
January 30, Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Adm. Kirby in the Pentagon Briefing Room
January 31, Press Availability with Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks With Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird and Mexican Foreign Secretary Jose Antonio Meade

China
January 8, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
January 15, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
January 19, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
January 21, Special Address by H.E. Li Keqiang: Uphold Peace and Stability, Advance Structural Reform and Generate New Momentum for Development
January 23, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference

4. Human Rights and Humanitarian Issues: U.S. Talks Press Freedom, Human Trafficking and Human Rights Violations in China, Saudi Arabia, North Korea and Syria; China Still Concerned over Ebola, both Condemn the Events in France as an Attack on Freedom

United States
January 7, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks on the Terrorist Attack in Paris
January 8, Daily Press Briefing
January 8, Statement on the Sentence of Saudi Human Rights Activist Raif Badawi
January 14, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks With UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura After Their Meeting
January 15, Foreign Policy Updates: 2015 Priorities
January 20, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks at the Journalists Security Conference
January 20, Remarks by Ambassador David Pressman: Remarks at a United Nations General Assembly Session on Ebola
January 21, Remarks by Assistant Secretary Anne C. Richard: U.S. Policies on Refugees and Migration Movements
January 21, Remarks by Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues Robert R. King: Exchange of Views on the Human Rights Situation in North Korea
January 29, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks at the White House Forum on Combatting Human Trafficking in Supply Chains
January 30, Remarks by Ambassador David Pressman: Remarks at a Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians

China
January 12, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
January 20, Statement by Ambassador Wang Min at the Informal Meeting on the Ebola Outbreak at the 69th Session of the General Assembly
January 21, Regular Press Conference of Ministry of Commerce

5. Climate Change and Environmental Issues: U.S. and China Reiterate their Commitment to Combating Climate Change

United States
January 11, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks at the Vibrant Gujarat Opening Ceremony
January 11, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks at Vibrant Gujarat Conclave
January 16, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: NOAA Climate Study 2014 Reveals Hottest Year on Record

China
January 22, Premier Li Keqiang Holds Dialogue with Representatives of International Business Council of World Economic Forum

6. Asia Pacific Issues: Japan and Myanmar Get Special Mention from Both the U.S. and China as U.S. Engagement in the Region Continues; China Claims It is Willing to Engage in Dialogue to Deal with South China Sea Disputes in Promotion of Good ASEAN Relations

United States
January 2, Press Statement by Secretary of State John Kerry: Myanmar’s Independence Day
January 5, Daily Press Briefing
January 6, Daily Press Briefing
January 11, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks at the Vibrant Gujarat Opening Ceremony
January 15, Daily Press Briefing
January 19, Remarks by Assisstant Secretary Daniel R. Russel: Remarks at the Mangrove Forum of the Philippine Foreign Service Institute
January 21, U.S.-Philippines Bilateral Security Dialogue Press Conference
January 30, Remarks by Press Secretary Josh Earnest at the White House Press Briefing
January 30, Remarks by Press Secretary Josh Earnest at the White House Press Briefing

China
January 20, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 22, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 27, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 29, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 30, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference

7. Korean Peninsula: North Korea Nuclear Issue Continues to be the Dominant Focus; U.S. Concerned over the Application of South Korea's National Security Laws Limiting Freedom of Expression; China Sends Birthday Greetings to Kim Jong-un, Talks Peace

United States
January 6, Daily Press Briefing
January 7, Daily Press Briefing
January 9, Daily Press Briefing
January 12, Daily Press Briefing
January 13, Testimony by Special Representative for North Korean Policy Sung Kim: The North Korean Threat: Nuclear, Missiles and Cyber
January 15, Foreign Policy Updates: 2015 Priorities
January 15, Foreign Policy Updates: 2015 Priorities
January 15, Daily Press Briefing
January 28, Remarks by Special Represntative for North Korean Policy Sung Kim at Iikura House, Tokyo
January 30, Remarks by Special Representative for North Korean Policy Sung Kim to Reporters at the Westin Chaoyang Hotel

China
January 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 6, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
January 9, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
January 12, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
January 20, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 23, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference
January 30, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference

8. Middle East and Africa Issues: U.S. Focus on ISIL Continues, Concerns over Syria, Boko Haram and Swift to Shutdown Palestinian Attempts at Joining International Treaties; China Focuses on Peace and Building Stronger Relations with Africa

United States
January 8, Daily Press Briefing: Regarding Palestinian Efforts to Accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
January 12, Remarks by Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the University of Louisville McConnell Center
January 15, Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas O. Melia: Examining the Crisis in Syria: What Can Be Done?
January 15, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks With Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov After Their Meeting
January 16, Press Statement by Jeff Rathke: Statement on ICC Prosecutor's Decision
January 23, Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry: Remarks at the World Economic Forum
January 23, Joint Statement on South Sudan Peace Negotiations
January 24, Press Statement by Secretary of State John Kerry: ISIL Murder of Japanese Hostage Haruna Yukawa
January 26, Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield Travels to the African Union Summit and Ethiopia
January 27, Testimony by Antony J. Blinken: Perspectives on the Strategic Necessity of Iran Sanctions
January 30, Media Note: Joint Statement on the U.S.-Angola Strategic Partnership Dialogue
January 31, Press Statement by Secretary of State John Kerry: ISIL Murder of Japanese Journalist Kenji Goto

China
January 11, Records of Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Interview with CCTV Africa
January 11, Records of Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Interview with CCTV Africa
January 11, Records of Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Interview with CCTV Africa
January 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
January 28, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference

9. Sovereignty and Territorial Disputes: Flag Raising Ceremony at Taiwan's U.S. Office Draws Chinese Concern; U.S. Protest at Chinese Plans to Declare New Air Routes over the Taiwan Strait, Encourages Better Relations between China and the Dalai Lama, Claims It is Neutral in South China Sea Disputes

United States
January 6, Daily Press Briefing
January 7, Daily Press Briefing
January 14, Daily Press Briefing
January 15, Foreign Policy Updates: 2015 Priorities
January 23, Remarks by Assistant Secretary Puneet Talwar: The U.S.-Vietnam Relationship: Advancing Peace and Prosperity in 2015
January 24, Press Availability with Assistant Secretary Daniel R. Russel: Roundtable with Malaysian Media
January 26, Remarks by Assistant Secretary Daniel R. Russel: Remarks at the Institute of Security and International Studies
January 27, Daily Press BriefingJanuary 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference

China
January 7, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
January 15, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference 

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