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The Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, currently headed by Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill, deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Update on the Six-Party Talks

On May 8 in Pyongyang, the DPRK provided approximately 18,000 pages of documentation related to its nuclear programs to a U.S. government delegation led by Sung Kim, Director of the State Department’s Office of Korean Affairs. Fact Sheet | More on Six-Party Talks

Crisis in Tibet

Deputy Secretary Negroponte (Apr. 23): "The U.S. recognizes Tibet as part of the People’s Republic of China, but we have very serious concerns about the recent events, human rights conditions, and limits on religious freedom there. The U.S. calls upon the PRC Government to exercise restraint in resolving the recent unrest and urges dialogue with the Dalai Lama, but it is up to China and the Tibetans to resolve their differences." Full Statement

U.S.-South Korea Strategic Alliance

Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Alexander A. Arvizu testifies on A New Beginning for the U.S.-South Korea Strategic Alliance before the House Foreign Affairs Committee

Deputy Assistant Secretary Arvizu (Apr. 23): "The core mission of deterring aggression from the North will remain the Alliance’s principal priority. But we should continue to deepen our cooperation with the ROK as we address other regional and global challenges. We should build on the work we have done together in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon." Full Statement

President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Lee Myung-Bak of the Republic of Korea
President Bush (Apr. 19): "We've had great visits. And this is an important visit for me to get to know you. I heard about your background -- I admire your strength of character, and this is an important visit to strengthen the relationship between our two countries and I believe we have done so. ...A good relationship is based upon common values, and our countries share common values -- values of the rights of each individual to live in a free society. We believe in human dignity and justice." Full Text

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President Bush Extends Condolences to Victims of Earthquakes in China
President Bush (May 12): "I extend my condolences to those injured and to the families of the victims of today's earthquake in China's Sichuan Province" Full Text

Travel to Korea, Japan, and China
Deputy Secretary Negroponte traveled to Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing May 7 to 12 for discussions with his counterparts on a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues.

U.S. Preparations for Relief Efforts for Burma
USAID Administrator Fore (May 8): "The United States Agency for International Development has allocated ...$3.25 million in initial assistance to date. ...The assistance will be allocated by the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team, what we call DART. It is currently prepositioned in Bangkok and awaiting permission to enter Burma. We are urgently requesting visas." Full Text | Key Developments

Burmese Monks Visit State Department
Assistant Secretary Hill and Assistant Secretary David Kramer welcomed two Burmese monks, U Gawsita (right) and U Pyannyar Thi Ri (left) to the State Department on April 11. U Gawsita and U Pannyasiri participated in the pro-democracy demonstrations in Rangoon in September, 2007

President Bush Meets with Senior Minister Goh of Singapore
President George W. Bush meets with Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. Remarks

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