US Consul General Julie Eadeh says recent Xi-Trump summit set a vision for continued dialogue despite challenges
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenMatthew ChengPublished: 11:05pm, 23 Jun 2026The United States’ top envoy in Hong Kong has expressed optimism about US-China relations and pledged to continue seeking pragmatic and constructive ways to engage with the city’s officials.US Consul General Julie Eadeh made the remarks at her first media briefing since assuming the post last August, held during an American Independence Day event on Tuesday.The reception, marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence, was also attended by Jonathan Burke, US assistant secretary of the Treasury, the highest-ranking American official to visit Hong Kong since 2023.
Eadeh declined to disclose details of the visit by Burke, who is responsible for formulating and coordinating the counterterrorist financing and anti-money-laundering efforts of the Treasury Department, saying only that he would discuss “very key issues” concerning the financial industry.
