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Consulate Highlights

• The President's Trip to Asia
• U.S.-China Joint Statement (11/17/2009)
• Remarks by President Barack Obama at Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan (11/14/2009) (Related Video)

Latest Headlines From the Consulate

• End Distractions and Take Serious Steps, Obama Tells North Korea (11/19/2009)
• U.S. Welcomes Armed Repulsion of Pirate Attack (11/19/2009)
• Traveling to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) (Last updated: 11/4/2009)

Consul General

• Acting Consul General Christopher J. Marut's Remarks at the Third Annual Pulitzer Prize Winners' Workshop (11/2/2009)

Current Issues

• Religious Freedom
  • 2009 Report on International Religious Freedom (10/26/2009)

Press Releases

• U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 11 (11/10/2009)
• USS George Washington Strike Group Sailors Support Local Community (11/2/2009)
• U.S. Consulate General to Close on October 12 (10/9/2009)
• Registration Opens for U.S. Immigrant Visa Program (10/6/2009)

Spotlight

• U.S. Department of State - COP15 UN Climate Change Conference 2009 is on Facebook.
• Consulate in the Community (PDF file, 731 KB)*
• International Religious Freedom Report 2009 - China (Includes Tibet, Hong Kong, Macau) (10/26/2009)
• Climate Change

eJournal USA

• Roots of Innovation - eJournal USA, November 2009

U.S. Relations With the People's Republic of China

Diplomatic Relations

White House

• Interview of President Obama by Xiang Xi of Southern Weekly (11/19/2009)
• Remarks by the President in a Bilateral Meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao of China (11/18/2009)
• Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Visit to China (11/18/2009)
• Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, Jon Huntsman, Jeff Bader, Mike Froman, and Ben Rhodes (11/17/2009)
• Remarks by President Obama and President Hu of China Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting (11/17/2009)
• Joint Press Statement by President Obama and President Hu of China (11/17/2009)
• U.S.-China Joint Statement (11/17/2009)
• U.S.-China Clean Energy Announcements (11/17/2009)
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (11/17/2009)
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-China Electric Vehicles Initiative (11/17/2009)
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-China Energy Efficiency Action Plan (11/17/2009)
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-China Renewable Energy Partnership (11/17/2009)
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-China Cooperation on 21st Century Coal (11/17/2009)
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-China Shale Gas Resource Initiative (11/17/2009)
• Remarks by President Barack Obama at Town Hall Meeting With Future Chinese Leaders (11/16/2009)
• Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the APEC Summit and the President's Bilateral Meeting With President Medvedev (11/15/2009)
• Remarks by President Barack Obama and Party Secretary Yu Zhengsheng Before Bilateral Meeting (11/15/2009)
• Remarks of President Barack Obama--As Prepared for Delivery - AELM Retreat Session (11/15/2009)
• Press Briefing on the President's Trip to Singapore (11/14/2009)
• Remarks by President Barack Obama at Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan (11/14/2009)
• Press Briefing by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes; National Security Council Senior Director for East Asian Affairs, Jeffrey Bader; and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs Michael Froman on the President's Trip to Asia (11/9/2009)
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (11/9/2009)
• Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (11/6/2009)
• Remarks by the President Challenging Americans to Lead the Global Economy in Clean Energy (10/23/2009)
• Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (10/22/2009)
• Readout of the President's Call With Chinese President Hu Jintao (10/21/2009)
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (10/9/2009)
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (10/7/2009)
• Remarks by the President at the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation Ceremony (10/7/2009)
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (10/6/2009)

U.S. Department of State

• Press Conference at U.S. Embassy Kabul - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/19/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (11/18/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (11/16/2009)
• Remarks at USA Pavilion at Shanghai Expo - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/16/2009)
• Numbers of Americans Studying Abroad Up 8.5%, China, India, Japan, South Africa, and Argentina See Strong Gains as Destinations (11/16/2009)
• Open Doors 2009: The Annual Report on International Education (11/16/2009)
• Interview With David Gregory of NBC's Meet the Press - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/15/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (11/13/2009)
• Townterview With Maria Ressa, Ricky Carandang and Pinky Webb of ABS-CBN - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/13/2009)
• Statement on the Passing of James Lilley - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/13/2009)
• Remarks at APEC Singapore Conference - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/11/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (11/10/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (11/9/2009)
• Remarks With German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/9/2009)
• Interview With Dr. Sebastian Hesse-Kastein of MDR Radio - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/9/2009)
• Interview on the Charlie Rose Show - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/9/2009)
• Remarks on the Shanghai 2010 World Expo - Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, Special Representative, Global Partnership Initiative (11/9/2009)
• Remarks at No Limits Public Policy Conference Luncheon - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/6/2009)
• Remarks With German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle After Their Meeting - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/5/2009)
• Burma: Policy Review (11/5/2009)
• The Role of Humanitarians in Government: Perspectives on Advocacy and Impact Advocacy and Impact (11/4/2009)
• Todd Stern, Special Envoy for Climate Change - Statement to the House Foreign Affairs Committee (11/4/2009)
• Preview of the November APEC Meetings in Singapore - Foreign Press Center (11/3/2009)
• Interview With Michel Ghandour of Al Hurra Television - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (11/3/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (11/2/2009)
• Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (10/31/2009)
• Interview With Jim Sciutto of ABC - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (10/30/2009)
• Participates in "Townterview" With Prominent Women Journalists (10/30/2009)
• Interview With Jill Dougherty of CNN - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (10/30/2009)
• Roundtable With Senior Pakistani Editors - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (10/30/2009)
• Town Hall at Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (10/29/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (10/27/2009)
• Briefing on the Release of the 2009 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom (10/26/2009)
• Annual Report on International Religious Freedom - Foreign Press Center Briefing (10/26/2009)
• United States Breaks Ground on New Consulate Compound in Guangzhou, China (10/25/2009)
• U.S. Policy Toward Burma (10/21/2009)
• Afternoon Walkthrough in Beijing, China - Philip S. Goldberg, Coordinator for Implementation of UNSC Resolution 1874 (10/20/2009)
• Remarks on the Sudan Strategy (10/19/2009)
• Background Briefing on Sudan (10/19/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (10/15/2009)
• The United States and China Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Science and Technology Cooperation (10/15/2009)
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-China: Thirty Years of Science and Technology Cooperation (10/15/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (10/14/2009)
• Secretary Clinton's Interview With Ekho Moskvy Radio (10/14/2009)
• The Future of APEC (10/14/2009)
• Press Availability in Beijing, China - Kurt M. Campbell, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (10/14/2009)
• Secretary Clinton's Interview With Kim Ghattas of BBC (10/14/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (10/13/2009)
• Secretary Clinton's Interview With Cynthia McFadden of ABC's Nightline (10/13/2009)
• Background Briefing by Senior State Department Official (10/12/2009)
• Remarks Upon Arrival in Japan - Kurt M. Campbell, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (10/11/2009)
• On-the-Record Briefing on International Energy Affairs (10/9/2009)
• [Public Notice: 6777] Bureau of Consular Affairs; Registration for the Diversity Immigrant (DV-2011) Visa Program (Dated: September 30, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 192, Notices (10/6/2009) (PDF file, 75 KB)*
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (10/7/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (10/6/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (10/5/2009)
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing (10/2/2009)
• Remarks With Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu Before Their Meeting - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (10/2/2009)
• Briefing by Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs Esther Brimmer (10/2/2009)
• 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State (10/1/2009)
• Secretary Clinton Appoints Under Secretary Maria Otero as Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues (10/1/2009)

U.S. Department of Defense

• U.S.-China Military Cooperation Key to Peace, Air Force General Says - 13th Air Force (11/12/2009)
• Media Availability With Deputy Secretary Lynn in New Delhi, India (11/6/2009)
• Government Executives Events Group Discussion: Military Leadership - Joint Chiefs of Staff (11/4/2009)
• Eighth U.S. Army Band Performs in China Tattoo - U.S. Pacific Command (Posted: 11/3/2009)
• Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Asks Chinese General Xu Caihou to Help Stop 'On-Again, Off-Again' Cycle - American Forces Press Service (10/27/2009)
• Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Navy Admiral Robert F. Willard Seek More Engagement With China (10/21/2009)
• Department of Defense News Briefing With Press Secretary Geoff Morrell From the Pentagon (10/14/2009)

Others

• Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores - Release #10-043 (11/18/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard - Release #10-041 (11/18/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard - Release #10-040 (11/18/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner - Written Testimony Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - U.S. Department of the Treasury (11/17/2009)
• Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Toner Cartridges and Image Drums - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 219, Notices (11/16/2009) (PDF file, 56 KB)*
• Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard - Release #10-038 (11/12/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard - Release #10-037 (11/12/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard - Release #10-036 (11/12/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Power Adapters Used With IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard - Alert #10-706 (11/10/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations - Release #10-033 (11/9/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Director of Singapore Firm Sentenced for Illegally Exporting Controlled Aircraft Components to Iran - U.S. Department of Justice (11/5/2009)
• Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard - Release #10-032 (11/5/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• The Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard - Release #10-030 (11/5/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• CBP Seizes Fake Video Game Machines at Los Angeles Seaport - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (11/2/2009) (PDF file, 84 KB)*
• United States Transfers Six Uighur Detainees From Guantanamo Bay to Palau - Department of Justice (10/31/2009)
• Report on U.S. Portfolio Holdings of Foreign Securities at End-Year 2008 - U.S. Department of the Treasury (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• Report on U.S. Portfolio Holdings of Foreign Securities as of December 31, 2008 - Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - October 2009 (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 680 KB)*
• Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard - Release #10-027 (10/28/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard - Release #10-026 (10/28/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Secretary Chu's Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - U.S. Department of Energy (10/27/2009)
• Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--DVD Copy Control Association - Antitrust Division, Department of Justice - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 206, Notices (10/27/2009) (PDF file, 45 KB)*
• Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond - Release #10-025 (10/27/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard - Release #10-024 (10/27/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications - Release #10-023 (10/27/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds - Release #10-022 (10/27/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum's CPSC-AQSIQ - Consumer Product Safety Summit Closing Statement, Beijing, China - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (10/26/2009)
• Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold With Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard - Release #10-019 (10/22/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard - Release #10-018 (10/22/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Chairman Inez Tenenbaum's Keynote Address, 3rd CPSC-AQSIQ Safety Summit, Wuxi, China - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (10/21/2009)
• Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards - Alert #10-703 (10/20/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Asia and the Global Financial Crisis - Chairman Ben S. Bernanke at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Conference on Asia and the Global Financial Crisis, Santa Barbara, California - Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (10/19/2009)
• Raynor Marketing Recalls Quantum Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot Stores - Release #10-013 (10/16/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Secretary Geithner Met With Member of the Politburo and Director of the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party Li Yuanchao in Washington, D.C. - U.S. Department of the Treasury (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 84 KB)*
• Chairman Tenenbaum's Speech at AHAM's Product Safety and Liability Conference, Washington, DC - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (10/12/2009)
• Three Men Sentenced for Violating U.S. Export Regulations, Sending Material to China - United States Attorney's Office, U.S. Department of Justice (10/8/2009)
• Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard - Release #10-005 (10/6/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Daiso Recalls Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits - Release #10-004 (10/6/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Three Chinese Nationals and Two Corporations Charged With Illegally Exporting Defense Articles and Commerce Controlled Electronics Components to China and Conspiring to Violate US Export Laws - The United States Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts, Department of Justice (10/5/2009)
• Three Chinese Nationals and Two Corporations Charged With Illegally Exporting Defense Articles and Commerce Controlled Electronics Components to China and Conspiring to Violate US Export Laws - United States Attorney's Office, U.S. Department of Justice (10/5/2009)
• Paula Deen® Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards; Distributed by Meyer Trading Co. LTD - October 2, 2009, Alert #10-701 (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Human Rights

• International Religious Freedom Report 2009 - China (Includes Tibet, Hong Kong, Macau) (10/26/2009)
• Briefing on the Release of the 2009 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom (10/26/2009)
• Annual Report on International Religious Freedom - Foreign Press Center Briefing (10/26/2009)

Trade and Investments

General

• Department of Commerce

• [A-570-943] Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances and Postponement of Final Determination (Dated: November 4, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 220, Notices (11/17/2009) (PDF file, 111 KB)*
• [A-570-894] Certain Tissue Paper Products From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of 2008-2009 Administrative Review (Dated: November 10, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 220, Notices (11/17/2009) (PDF file, 44 KB)*
• [A-570-898] Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Dated: November 5, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 217, Notices (11/12/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• [A-570-849, A-821-808, A-823-808] Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order on Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the People's Republic of China and Continuation of Suspended Antidumping Duty Investigations on Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the Russian Federation and Ukraine (Dated: November 4, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 216, Notices (11/10/2009) (PDF file, 50 KB)*
• [A-570-904] First Administrative Review of Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Dated: November 3, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 216, Notices (11/10/2009) (PDF file, 61 KB)*
• [A-570-904] Certain Activated Carbon From the People’s Republic of China: Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the First Antidumping Duty Administrative Review - November 3, 2009 (11/10/2009) (PDF file, 490 KB)*
• [A-570-912] Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Changed Circumstances Review (Dated: November 2, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 216, Notices (11/10/2009) (PDF file, 54 KB)*
• [C-570-950] Wire Decking From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination (Dated: November 2, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 215, Notices (11/9/2009) (PDF file, 129 KB)*
• [A-570-822] Certain Helical Spring Lock Washers From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Dated: November 2, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 215, Notices (11/9/2009) (PDF file, 65 KB)*
• [A-570-002] Chloropicrin From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order (Dated: October 29, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 214, Notices (11/6/2009) (PDF file, 43 KB)*
• [A-570-002] Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results in the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Chloropicrin From the People's Republic of China - October 29, 2009 (11/6/2009) (PDF file, 53 KB)*
• [A-570-960] Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People's Republic of China: Amendment to Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigation (Dated: October 29, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 213, Notices (11/5/2009) (PDF file, 49 KB)*
• [A-570-887] Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order (Dated: October 29, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 213, Notices (11/5/2009) (PDF file, 49 KB)*
• [A-570-887] Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol From the People's Republic of China (11/5/2009) (PDF file, 40 KB)*
• Federal Register Notice - [A-570-943] Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value, Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances and Postponement of Final Determination (11/5/2009) (PDF file, 3.15 MB)*
• Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke - Remarks at the National District Export Council Conference (11/4/2009)
• [A-570-900, A-580-855] Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Korea: Antidumping Duty Orders (Dated: October 30, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 212, Notices (11/4/2009) (PDF file, 53 KB)*
• [A-570-868] Folding Metal Tables and Chairs From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Dated: October 29, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 212, Notices (11/4/2009) (PDF file, 41 KB)*
• [A-570-910] Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Dated: October 29, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 212, Notices (11/4/2009) (PDF file, 48 KB)*
• Fact Sheet: Commerce Preliminarily Finds Subsidization of Wire Decking From the People's Republic of China - International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce (11/3/2009) (PDF file, 74 KB)*
• [A-570-878] Saccharin From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Dated: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 211, Notices (11/3/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• [A-570-888] Floor-Standing Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Five-year (Sunset) Review of Antidumping Duty Order (Dated: October 27, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 211, Notices (11/3/2009) (PDF file, 50 KB)*
• [A-570-888] Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Expedited Five-Year ("Sunset") Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Floor-Standing Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Parts Thereof (Ironing Tables) From the People's Republic of China (PRC) (11/3/2009) (PDF file, 52 KB)*
• [C-570-948] Certain Steel Grating From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination (Dated: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 211, Notices (11/3/2009) (PDF file, 83 KB)*
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review (Dated: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 210, Notices (11/2/2009) (PDF file, 50 KB)*
• [A-570-912] New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of New Shipper Review (Dated: October 27, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 210, Notices (11/2/2009) (PDF file, 48 KB)*
• [C-570-946] Pre-Stressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination (Dated: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 210, Notices (11/2/2009) (PDF file, 115 KB)*
• [A-570-848] Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty New-Shipper Review (Dated: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 209, Notices (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• China Agrees to Improve Access for U.S. Energy Companies, Reopen Market to U.S. Pork, Clamp Down on Internet Piracy at the 20th Session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (10/29/2009)
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 72 KB)*
• [A-570-890] Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and New Shipper Reviews (Dated: October 22, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 208, Notices (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 48 KB)*
• [A-570-806] Silicon Metal From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the 2007-2008 Administrative Review (Dated: October 23, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 208, Notices (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• [A-570-007] Barium Chloride From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Third Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order (Dated: October 22, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 208, Notices (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• [A-570-007] Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results in the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Barium Chloride from the People’s Republic of China - October 22, 2009 (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 43 KB)*
• Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces Support for U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program (10/28/2009)
• Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke - Roundtable Discussion, U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, Hangzhou, China (10/28/2009)
• U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Witness the Signing of Commercial Agreement During China Visit (10/28/2009)
• [C-570-911] Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review (Dated: October 21, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 207, Notices (10/28/2009) (PDF file, 49 KB)*
• Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke - Remarks at International Forum on Innovation and Intellectual Property, Guangzhou, China (10/27/2009)
• Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke - Remarks at Jinan University, Guangzhou, China (10/27/2009)
• Fact Sheet: Commerce Preliminarily Finds Subsidization of Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the People's Republic of China (10/27/2009) (PDF file, 76 KB)*
• Fact Sheet: Commerce Preliminarily Finds Subsidization of Certain Steel Grating From the People's Republic of China (10/27/2009) (PDF file, 76 KB)*
• [A-552-802] [A-570-893] Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the People's Republic of China: Extension of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews (Dated: October 20, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 206, Notices (10/27/2009) (PDF file, 42 KB)*
• [A-570-964, A-201-838] Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China and Mexico: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations (Dated: October 20, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 206, Notices (10/27/2009) (PDF file, 66 KB)*
• [A-570-949] Wire Decking From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation (Dated: October 20, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 206, Notices (10/27/2009) (PDF file, 43 KB)*
• Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part (Dated: October 20, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 205, Notices (10/26/2009) (PDF file, 54 KB)*
• [A-570-945] Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of the Preliminary Determination of the Antidumping Duty Investigation - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 205, Notices (10/26/2009) (PDF file, 48 KB)*
• Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke - Remarks at Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee Meeting, Washington, D.C. (10/23/2009)
• [C-570-963] Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation (Dated: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 204, Notices (10/23/2009) (PDF file, 60 KB)*
• Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke - Remarks at the Clean Energy Economy Forum (10/22/2009)
• [A-570-947] Certain Steel Grating From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation (Dated: October 16, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 203, Notices (10/22/2009) (PDF file, 50 KB)*
• [A-570-960, A-583-845] Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People's Republic of China and Taiwan: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations (Dated: October 13, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 203, Notices (10/22/2009) (PDF file, 68 KB)*
• [C-570-961] Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation - - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 203, Notices (10/22/2009) (PDF file, 60 KB)*
• Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and USTR Ronald Kirk Convene 20th Session of U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in Hangzhou, China (10/21/2009)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Signs U.S.-China Cooperative Agreement on Earthquake and Volcano Sciences (10/21/2009)
• Fact Sheet: U.S.-China Joint Commission On Commerce and Trade (11/21/2009) (PDF file, 28 KB)*
• Fact Sheet: Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigations of Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube from Mexico and the People's Republic of China (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 92 KB)*
• PRC Quantity & Value Questionnaire: [A-570-964] Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 96 KB)*
• [A-570-962] Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigation (Dated: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 60 KB)*
• [A-570-831] Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Dated: October 8, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• [A-570-894] Certain Tissue Paper Products From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Dated: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 49 KB)*
• [C-570-959] Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation (Dated: October 13, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 201, Notices (10/20/2009) (PDF file, 58 KB)*
• [A-560-823, A-570-958] Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From Indonesia and the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations (Dated: October 13, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 201, Notices (10/20/2009) (PDF file, 71 KB)*
• Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to Highlight Trade, Intellectual Property Rights and Energy During China Trip (10/19/2009)
• [A-570-886, A-557-813, A-549-821] Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From the People's Republic of China, Thailand, and Malaysia: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders (Dated: October 6, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 200, Notices (10/19/2009) (PDF file, 50 KB)*
• Unpublished Decision Memorandum: [A-570-886, A-557-813, A-549-821] Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From the People's Republic of China, Malaysia, and Thailand - Date: October 6, 2009 (10/19/2009) (PDF file, 89 KB)*
• Fact Sheet: Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People's Republic of China (10/15/2009) (PDF file, 72 KB)*
• [A-570-962] Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigation (10/15/2009) (PDF file, 42 KB)*
• [C-570-963] Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation (10/15/2009) (PDF file, 58 KB)*
• Separate Rate Application and Required Supporting Documentation - Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People's Republic of China - Office of AD/CVD Operations (10/15/2009) (PDF file, 207 KB)*
• Quantity and Value Questionnaire - Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People's Republic of China - Office of AD/CVD Enforcement (10/15/2009) (PDF file, 201 KB)*
• [C-570-957] Certain Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation (Dated: October 6, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 198, Notices (10/15/2009) (PDF file, 56 KB)*
• [A-570-601] Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China; Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the 2007-2008 Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order (Dated: October 8, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 198, Notices (10/15/2009) (PDF file, 45 KB)*
• Fact Sheet: Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Coated Paper From Indonesia and the People's Republic of China (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 75 KB)*
• Separate Rate Application and Required Supporting Documentation - Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From the People's Republic of China, A-570-958 - Office of AD/CVD Operations (PDF file, 142 KB)*
• Quantity and Value Questionnaire - Certain Coated Paper From the PRC - Office of AD/CVD Enforcement (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 41 KB)*
• Fact Sheet: Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People's Republic of China and Taiwan - International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 74 KB)*
• Initiation Notice: (A-570-960, A-583-845) Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People's Republic of China and Taiwan: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 174 KB)*
• Separate Rate Application and Required Supporting Documentation - Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People's Republic of China, A-570-960 - Office of AD/CVD Operations (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 205 KB)*
• PRC Quantity & Value Questionnaire - Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People' Republic of China - Office of AD/CVD Enforcement (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 144 KB)*
• [A-570-956] Certain Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigation (Dated: October 6, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 197, Notices (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 68 KB)*
• [A-570-898] Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Semi-Annual New Shipper Review (Dated: October 6, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 196, Notices (10/13/2009) (PDF file, 45 KB)*
• [A-570-898] Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Dated: October 2, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 196, Notices (10/13/2009) (PDF file, 41 KB)*
• [A-570-894] Certain Tissue Paper Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of the 2007-2008 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Determination Not To Revoke in Part (Dated: October 5, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 195, Notices (10/9/2009) (PDF file, 53 KB)*
• [A-570-894] Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the 2007-2008 Administrative Review of Certain Tissue Paper Products From the People's Republic of China (PRC) - October 5, 2009 (10/9/2009) (PDF file, 142 KB)*
• [A-570-848] Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review in Part (Dated: October 2, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 195, Notices (10/9/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• [A-570-848] Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat From the People's Republic of China for the Period of Review September 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008 - October 2, 2009 (10/9/2009) (PDF file, 28 KB)*
• Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke - Remarks at "We Can Lead" White House Briefing With Energy Secretary Steven Chu (10/7/2009)
• Growing U.S. Trade in Green Technology - Mary Saunders, Acting Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (10/7/2009)
• Fact Sheet: Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From the People's Republic of China - International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (10/7/2009) (PDF file, 86 KB)*
• Expected Non-Market Economy Wages: Request for Comments on 2009 Calculation (Dated: September 29, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 193, Notices (10/7/2009) (PDF file, 51 KB)*
• [A-570-898] Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China, Notice of Intent to Partially Rescind Administrative Review (Dated: September 30, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 193, Notices (10/7/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• [C-570-955] Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation (Dated: October 1, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 193, Notices (10/7/2009) (PDF file, 43 KB)*
• [A-570-863] Seventh Administrative Review of Honey From the People's Republic of China: Second Extension of Time Limit for the Preliminary Results (Dated: September 30, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 193, Notices (10/7/2009) (PDF file, 43 KB)*
• Statement of Daniel O. Hill, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, Before the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, United States Senate (10/6/2009)
• [A-570-904] Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review (Dated: September 29, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 192, Notices (10/6/2009) (PDF file, 42 KB)*
• [A-570-851] Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review (Dated: September 28, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 190, Notices (10/2/2009) (PDF file, 68 KB)*
• [A-570-831] Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Final Rescission, In Part, of New Shipper Reviews (Dated: September 24, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 190, Notices (10/2/2009) (PDF file, 56 KB)*
• [A-570-831] Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the New Shipper Reviews and Rescission, In Part, of the New Shipper Reviews - DATE: September 24, 2009 (10/2/2009) (PDF file, 265 KB)*
• [A-570-855] Non-Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate From the People's Republic of China: Final Results for the Administrative Review (Dated: September 25, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 190, Notices (10/2/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• [A-570-855] Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Administrative Review: Non-Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate From the People's Republic of China ("PRC") - September 25, 2009 (10/2/2009) (PDF file, 48 KB)*
• [A-570-918] Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review, and Revocation in Part of Antidumping Duty Order (Dated: September 24, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 190, Notices (10/2/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review (Dated: September 25, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 189, Notices (10/1/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*

• USTR

• Ambassador Kirk Joins President Obama in Beijing - Office of the United States Trade Representative (11/17/2009) (PDF file, 176 KB)*
• Ambassador Kirk Speaks to the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing - Office of the United States Trade Representative (11/16/2009) (PDF file, 202 KB)*
• Address of United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk to the APEC CEO Summit in Singapore - Office of the United States Trade Representative (11/13/2009)
• USTR Fact Sheet: Trans-Pacific Partnership (11/13/2009)
• Remarks by Ambassador Ron Kirk at the U.S.-Korea Business Council - Office of the United States Trade Representative (11/5/2009)
• Remarks by Ambassador Ron Kirk at the Annual District Export Council Conference - Office of the United States Trade Representative (11/4/2009)
• United States Requests WTO Panel Against China Over Export Restraints on Raw Materials - Office of the United States Trade Representative (11/4/2009)
• Ambassador Kirk Discusses the JCCT With Chinese Central Television - Office of the United States Trade Representative (11/3/2009)
• Remarks by Ambassador Demetrios Marantis at the U.S.-Japan Business Council Annual Business Conference - Office of the United States Trade Representative (11/3/2009)
• Ambassador Kirk at the JCCT Signing Ceremony - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 122 KB)*
• Ambassador Kirk Concludes the 20th Session of the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/29/2009)
• China Agrees to Improve Access for U.S. Energy Companies, Reopen Market to U.S. Pork, Clamp Down on Internet Piracy at the 20th Session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/29/2009)
• USTR Kirk and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce China's Intent to Re-Open the Chinese Market to U.S. Pork Products - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/29/2009)
• U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/29/2009)
• U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Witness the Signing of Commercial Agreement During China Visit - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/28/2009)
• Remarks by Ambassador Ron Kirk at U.S. Delegation Media Availability at the 20th U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade - Office of the United State Trade Representative (10/28/2009)
• USTR Ron Kirk Arrives in Hangzhou, China for 20th Session of U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in Hangzhou, China - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/27/2009)
• Weekly Trade Focus: Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/26/2009)
• Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and USTR Ron Kirk Convene 20th Session of U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in Hangzhou, China - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/21/2009)
• Remarks by Ambassador Demetrios Marantis at the U.S.-New Zealand Forum - Office of the United States Trade Representative (10/7/2009)
• [Docket No. WTO/DS399/1] WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States--Certain Measures Affecting Imports of Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From China - Office of the United States Trade Representative - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 190, Notices (10/2/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*

• Department of Agriculture

• Statement by Michael Scuse, Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Before the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, Committee on Agriculture, U.S. House of Representatives (10/23/2009)
• Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Travel to Philippines and China (10/19/2009)

• Others

• USTDA Expands Commitment to Support Clean Energy Development in China - United State Trade and Development Agency (11/17/2009)
• [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-472 and 731-TA-1171-1172 (Preliminary)] Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From China and Taiwan; Determinations - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: November 9, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 219, Notices (11/16/2009) (PDF file, 42 KB)*
• USITC Votes to Continue Cases on Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From China and Mexico - United States International Trade Commission (11/13/2009)
• [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-469 and 731-TA-1168 (Preliminary)] Certain Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From China - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: November 2, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 214, Notices (11/6/2009) (PDF file, 43 KB)*
• [Investigation No. 731-TA-1059 (Review)] Hand Trucks From China - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 210, Notices (11/2/2009) (PDF file, 54 KB)*
• [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-437 and 731-TA-1060-1061 (Review)] Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From China and India - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 210, Notices (11/2/2009) (PDF file, 57 KB)*
• [Investigation Nos. 731-TA-753, 754, and 756 (Second Review)] Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From China, Russia, and Ukraine - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 210, Notices (11/2/2009) (PDF file, 43 KB)*
• [Investigation No. 731-TA-244 (Third Review)] Natural Bristle Paint Brushes From China - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 210, Notices (11/2/2009) (PDF file, 57 KB)*
• USITC Votes to Continue Cases on Certain Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From China - United States International Trade Commission (10/30/2009)
• USTDA Participates in Successful U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade - Launches U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program - U.S. Trade and Development Agency (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 116 KB)*
• [Inv. No. 337-TA-691] Certain Inkjet Ink Supplies and Components Thereof; Notice of Investigation - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 23, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 208, Notices (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 49 KB)*
• [Investigation No. 731-TA-130 (Third Review)] Chloropicrin From China - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 21, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 205, Notices (10/26/2009) (PDF file, 52 KB)*
• USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation on Certain Inkjet Ink Supplies and Components Thereof - United States International Trade Commission (10/23/2009)
• [Inv. No. 337-TA-689] In the Matter of: Certain Dual Access Locks and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 49 KB)*
• [Investigation No. 731-TA-1047 (Review)] Ironing Tables From China - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• [Investigation No. 731-TA-1046 (Review)] Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol From China - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 16, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 48 KB)*
• [Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1043-1045 (Review)] Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From China, Malaysia, and Thailand - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 41 KB)*
• [Investigation No. 731-TA-149 (Third Review)]Barium Chloride From China - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation on Certain Dual Access Locks and Products Containing Same - United States International Trade Commission (10/15/2009)
• ITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Cut-To-Length Carbon Steel Plate From China, Russia, and Ukraine - United States International Trade Commission (10/13/2009)
• USITC Will Conduct Full "Sunset" Review Concerning Chloropicrin From China - United States International Trade Commission (10/6/2009)
• USITC Will Conduct Expedited "Sunset" Review Concerning Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol From China - United States International Trade Commission (10/6/2009)
• USITC Will Conduct Full "Sunset" Review Concerning Ironing Tables From China - United States International Trade Commission (10/6/2009)
• USITC Will Conduct Full "Sunset" Review Concerning Barium Chloride From China - United States International Trade Commission (10/6/2009)
• USITC Will Conduct Full "Sunset" Reviews Concerning Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From China, Malaysia, and Thailand - United States International Trade Commission (10/6/2009)
• [Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1174-1175 (Preliminary)] Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From China and Mexico - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: September 30, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 192, Notices (10/6/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-473 and 731-TA-1173 (Preliminary)] Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts From China - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: September 25, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 189, Notices (10/1/2009) (PDF file, 48 KB)*
• [Investigation Nos. 731-TA-776-779 (Second Review)] Preserved Mushrooms From Chile, China, India, and Indonesia AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission (Issued: September 25, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 189, Notices (10/1/2009) (PDF file, 52 KB)*

U.S. and Hong Kong (Key Government Documents)

Policy Statements

U.S. Department of State

• [Public Notice: 6777] Bureau of Consular Affairs; Registration for the Diversity Immigrant (DV-2011) Visa Program (Dated: September 30, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 192, Notices (10/6/2009) (PDF file, 75 KB)*

U.S. Department of Defense

• George Washington Arrives in Hong Kong for First Visit (10/29/2009)

Others

• Report on U.S. Portfolio Holdings of Foreign Securities at End-Year 2008 - U.S. Department of the Treasury (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• Report on U.S. Portfolio Holdings of Foreign Securities as of December 31, 2008 - Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - October 2009 (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 680 KB)*
• [Docket No. 09-07] World Chance Logistics (Hong Kong), Ltd. and Yu, Chi Shing, a.k.a. Johnny Yu--Possible Violations of Section 10 of the Shipping Act of 1984; Order of Investigation and Hearing - Federal Maritime Commission - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 207, Notices (10/28/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--DVD Copy Control Association - Antitrust Division, Department of Justice - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 206, Notices (10/27/2009) (PDF file, 45 KB)*
• Asia and the Global Financial Crisis - Chairman Ben S. Bernanke at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Conference on Asia and the Global Financial Crisis, Santa Barbara, California - Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (10/19/2009)

Human Rights

• International Religious Freedom Report 2009 - China (Hong Kong) (10/26/2009)

Economic Issues

• [Investigation No. 337-TA-619] Certain Flash Memory Controllers, Drives, Memory Cards, and Media Players and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Final Determination of No Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation (Issued: October 23, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 208, Notices (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• [Inv. No. 337-TA-691] Certain Inkjet Ink Supplies and Components Thereof; Notice of Investigation - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 23, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 208, Notices (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 49 KB)*
• USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation on Certain Inkjet Ink Supplies and Components Thereof - United States International Trade Commission (10/23/2009)
• [Inv. No. 337-TA-689] In the Matter of: Certain Dual Access Locks and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 49 KB)*
• USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation on Certain Dual Access Locks and Products Containing Same - United States International Trade Commission (10/15/2009)

U.S. and Macau (Key Government Documents)

Policy Statements

U.S. Department of State

• [Public Notice: 6777] Bureau of Consular Affairs; Registration for the Diversity Immigrant (DV-2011) Visa Program (Dated: September 30, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 192, Notices (10/6/2009) (PDF file, 75 KB)*

Others

• Report on U.S. Portfolio Holdings of Foreign Securities as of December 31, 2008 - Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - October 2009 (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 680 KB)*

Human Rights

• International Religious Freedom Report 2009 - China (Macau) (10/26/2009)

U.S. and Taiwan (Key Government Documents)

Policy Statements

U.S. Department of State

• Preview of the November APEC Meetings in Singapore - Foreign Press Center (11/3/2009)
• The Future of APEC (10/14/2009)
• [Public Notice: 6777] Bureau of Consular Affairs; Registration for the Diversity Immigrant (DV-2011) Visa Program (Dated: September 30, 2009) (PDF file, 75 KB)*

Others

• Report on U.S. Portfolio Holdings of Foreign Securities at End-Year 2008 - U.S. Department of the Treasury (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• Report on U.S. Portfolio Holdings of Foreign Securities as of December 31, 2008 - Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - October 2009 (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 680 KB)*
• Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--DVD Copy Control Association - Antitrust Division, Department of Justice - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 206, Notices (10/27/2009) (PDF file, 45 KB)*
• Asia and the Global Financial Crisis - Chairman Ben S. Bernanke at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Conference on Asia and the Global Financial Crisis, Santa Barbara, California - Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (10/19/2009)
• Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles With Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders - Release #10-011 (10/14/2009) (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Human Rights

• International Religious Freedom Report 2009 - Taiwan (10/26/2009)

Economic Issues

• [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-472 and 731-TA-1171-1172 (Preliminary)] Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From China and Taiwan; Determinations - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: November 9, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 219, Notices (11/16/2009) (PDF file, 42 KB)*
• [A-583-816] Certain Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Taiwan: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review - Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce (Dated: November 5, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 217, Notices (11/12/2009) (PDF file, 50 KB)*
• USITC Votes to End Cases on Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From China and Taiwan - United States International Trade Commission (11/6/2009)
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review (Dated: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 210, Notices (11/2/2009) (PDF file, 50 KB)*
• Joint Statement From USTR and USDA Spokeswomen Regarding Expanded Market Access for U.S. beef in Taiwan - Office of the United States Trade Representative (11/2/2009)
• [A-475-820, A-588-843, A-580-829, A-469-807, A-583-828] Stainless Steel Wire Rod From Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Spain, and Taiwan: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders - Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce (Dated: October 26, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 209, Notices (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
• [A-475-820, A-588-843, A-580-829, A-469-807, A-583-828] Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Stainless Steel Wire Rod from Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Spain, and Taiwan (10/30/2009) - AD/CVD Operations, Office 2, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce (10/30/2009) (PDF file, 69 KB)*
• [Investigation No. 337-TA-619] Certain Flash Memory Controllers, Drives, Memory Cards, and Media Players and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Final Determination of No Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation (Issued: October 23, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 208, Notices (10/29/2009) (PDF file, 46 KB)*
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• [A-570-960, A-583-845] Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People's Republic of China and Taiwan: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations (Dated: October 13, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 203, Notices (10/22/2009) (PDF file, 68 KB)*
• [Inv. No. 337-TA-689] In the Matter of: Certain Dual Access Locks and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 49 KB)*
• [Investigation Nos. 731-TA-770-773 and 775 (Second Review)] Stainless Steel Wire Rod From Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, and Taiwan - United States International Trade Commission (Issued: October 14, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 202, Notices (10/21/2009) (PDF file, 44 KB)*
• Fact Sheet: Department of Commerce Preliminarily Finds Dumping of Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Taiwan (10/20/2009) (PDF file, 71 KB)*
• USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation on Certain Dual Access Locks and Products Containing Same - United States International Trade Commission (10/15/2009)
• Fact Sheet: Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People's Republic of China and Taiwan - International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 74 KB)*
• Initiation Notice: (A-570-960, A-583-845) Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From the People's Republic of China and Taiwan: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations (10/14/2009) (PDF file, 174 KB)*
• [A-583-816] Certain Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Taiwan: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce (Dated: October 1, 2009) - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 194, Notices (10/8/2009) (PDF file, 47 KB)*
• USITC Will Conduct Full "Sunset" Reviews Concerning Stainless Steel Wire Rod From Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, and Taiwan - United States International Trade Commission (10/6/2009)
• Fiscal Year 2010 Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Raw Cane Sugar, Refined and Specialty Sugar, and Sugar-Containing Products - Office of the United States Trade Representative - Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 192, Notices (10/6/2009) (PDF file, 50 KB)*

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