: US orders closure of Chinese consulate in Houston, Beijing calls it an ‘unprecedented escalation’ #IndiaNEWS The United States government on Tuesday ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate

US orders closure of Chinese consulate in Houston, Beijing calls it an ‘unprecedented escalation’ #IndiaNEWS
The United States government on Tuesday ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston within three days as tensions between both the countries continued to rise, Reuters reported. US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said the consulate was directed to be closed to protect American intellectual property and information. “The United States will not tolerate the PRC’s [People’s Republic of China] violations of our sovereignty and intimidation of our people, just as we have not tolerated the PRC’s unfair trade practices, theft of American jobs, and other egregious behavior,??? she added.Beijing called the order an “unprecedented escalation??? in recent actions taken by Washington and threatened retaliation. “We urge the US to immediately revoke this erroneous decision,??? Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a news briefing. “Should it insist on going down this wrong path, China will react with firm countermeasures.???Wang also alleged that the US government has been harassing Chinese diplomats and consular staff for some time.Meanwhile, firefighters and police were called to the consulate building on Tuesday night after reports that documents were being burned in the courtyard. “Officers were not granted access to enter the building,??? the Houston Police tweeted.The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said the consulate was operating normally but did...Read more

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