U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub

08/04/2026

Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby: "It was an honor to host Thailand’s Permanent Secretary General Tharapong Malakam earlier today. Together we reaffirmed the renewed strength of the U.S.-Thai alliance and discussed the value of a pragmatic approach for deeper collaboration. We look forward to renewing our important alliance with Thailand in this spirit."

08/04/2026

The Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, the world's largest combined and joint maritime exercise, successfully concluded July 31.

The 30th iteration of the biennial exercise began June 24, bringing together 30 nations, more than 30,000 personnel, 30 surface ships, five submarines and more than 197 aircraft under the theme "Partners: Integrated and Prepared."

Read more: https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4562605/largest-pacific-joint-maritime-exercise-successfully-concludes/

08/03/2026

U.S. Department of State's Spokesperson Pigott: Goods made with forced labor abroad undercut American workers, businesses, and those who play by the rules. We are taking action to block these goods from entering the U.S. by adding 43 companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.

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Today, the United States added 43 companies based in China to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, a key tool in preventing the importation into the United States of goods made with forced labor and leveling the playing field for American companies. The UFLPA, enacted in 2021,...

08/03/2026

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Ho**er led the inaugural U.S.-Brunei Strategic Dialogue with FM II Erywan, a testament to the strength of our 175-year friendship and America's commitment to advancing our mutual interests in Brunei and in Southeast Asia more broadly. They reaffirmed a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and discussed ways to expand economic, security, and law enforcement cooperation.

Read more: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/07/under-secretary-hooker-co-chairs-the-first-u-s-brunei-strategic-dialogue/

08/03/2026

Secretary Rubio on the U.S.-China relationship: "There’s going to be a lot of areas of friction and competition, and we have to manage that at the same time as we have to have a relationship with them, but we always have to look out for what’s best for America."

08/02/2026

It has held champagne, breakfast cereal and even babies. It has been hoisted, hugged and almost kidnapped. It travels all over and has a team of chaperones to assure its safety.

It’s the Stanley Cup, the trophy awarded to the National Hockey League championship team each year.

Read more: https://share.america.gov/true-stories-of-traveling-trophy/

08/01/2026

The Philippines, sovereignty and the Pax Silica Industrial Hub — how Under Secretary of U.S. Department of State Jacob Helberg sees it.

Check out Under Secretary Helberg's exclusive with South China Morning Post here: http://scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/series/3362173/exclusive-jacob-helberg-interview

07/31/2026

The United States will immediately release $600 million in FY25–FY26 funding to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance following commitments to strengthen vaccine safety, improve public health, and advance transparency. Future U.S. support will be based on measurable performance, accountability, and implementation of these reforms.

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The United States is committed to advancing global health in a manner that reflects American interests, scientific integrity, and accountability to the American people. Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States has made clear that American taxpayer dollars must support transparent, evi...

07/31/2026

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: "The United States and China are working to establish more balanced trade using mechanisms like the new U.S.-China Board of Trade."

07/30/2026

Vice Admiral Jablon: "The leadership structure – including Chile, the Republic of Korea, Canada, and Japan – that could meet in key command roles allowed us to operate as a cohesive, capable team from day one."

Read more: https://www.state.gov/virtual-press-briefing-with-u-s-vice-admiral-jeffrey-t-jablon-japanese-rear-admiral-takuo-kobayashi-and-rok-rear-admiral-in-ho-kim-on-the-closing-of-the-2026-rim-of-the-pacific-rimpac-exercise/