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US Palau envoy’s trip to Taiwan prompts ‘red line’ warning from China

Lawrence Chung, South China Morning Post
Posted at Mar 30 10:48 PM

Beijing has warned Washington not to cross its “red line” on Taiwan after a US envoy arrived on the island as part of a delegation from Palau, one of Taipei’s 15 remaining allies.   Read more »

China awaits a new US ambassador as names circulate in Washington

Mark Magnier, South China Morning Post
Posted at Feb 24 05:38 PM

As President Joe Biden ticks off items on his lengthy to-do list, speculation continues to grow about who will be chosen as the next US ambassador to China.   Read more »

OPINION: From resilience to recovery

U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Law
Posted at Dec 30 03:03 PM

2020 has tested our resilience, but I am confident 2021 will be a year of recovery, as medical advancements enable us to better contain and treat the virus, and our economies reopen to support growth and development.  Read more »

OPINION: Hanggang sa Muli: An Unforgettable Four Years

U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim
Updated as of Oct 01 11:28 AM

The next time I wear a barong, enjoy lechon, crispy tilapia, or buko pandan with my wife and daughters, we will remember with fondness the wonderful friendships we made here. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve in the Philippines these past four years. Read more »

Duterte confers Order of Sikatuna on US envoy Sung Kim

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 08 12:51 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte honored on Monday outgoing US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim after a nearly 4-year tour of duty in the Philippines. Read more »

US ambassador to PH expresses concern over Maria Ressa verdict

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 17 10:53 PM

US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim on Wednesday expressed concern over the guilty verdict against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former writer-researcher Reynaldo Santos over a cyber libel case. Read more »

Bohol university confers honorary degree on departing US envoy Sung Kim

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 17 09:36 PM

Holy Name University President Fr. Francisco Estepa awarded the ambassador with the university’s honorary Doctorate of Management in Human Resources. Read more »

Trump attacks impeachment witness on Twitter, Democrats see intimidation

Reuters
Posted at Nov 16 11:42 AM

President Donald Trump launched a Twitter attack on a former US ambassador to Ukraine on Friday while she was testifying to an impeachment hearing in Congress, in an extraordinary moment that Democrats said amounted to witness intimidation. Read more »

Trump eyes US ambassador to PH Sung Kim as Indonesia envoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 05:51 PM

US President Donald Trump is considering to reassign US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim as the US top envoy to Indonesia. Read more »

US Embassy denies reports Mina Chang named next envoy to PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 10 07:53 PM

MANILA - The United States Embassy on Wednesday denied reports that a US state department deputy assistant secretary has been named as the next American envoy to the Philippines.   Read more »

US envoy ready to work with newly-elected PH lawmakers

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 24 12:00 PM

MANILA – The United States envoy to the Philippines on Thursday said Washington is ready to work with Manila’s newly-elected lawmakers, a roster dominated by President Rodrigo Duterte's allies seen to consolidate his power and push for his legislative priorities in Congress. Read more »

US to continue presence in S.China Sea, affirms cooperation with PH

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 04:07 PM

MANILA – The United States envoy in the Philippines affirmed Thursday the strong military cooperation between Washington and Manila, saying American presence would continue in the contested South China Sea.    Read more »

OPINION: Returning the Bells

US Ambassador Sung Kim
Posted at Dec 11 12:07 AM

This decision to return the bells is consistent with our values and overwhelmingly viewed as the right thing to do. Read more »

US envoy to make sure 'no hiccup' in Balangiga bells return

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 22 10:49 AM

The ambassador of the United States to the Philippines on Monday said their government would make sure there would be no hiccup in the return of the Balangiga bells, which he said could happen "soon." Read more »