China has ordered the closure of the US consulate in Chengdu – BBC News

China has ordered the closure of the U.S. consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu in a climbing title between the two countries. China has said the move has closed the Houston consulate in the U.S. and blamed Chengdu workers for its problems. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. decision was because China was “stealing” intellectual property. Tensions have been rising between the US and China over key issues. President Donald Trump’s administration has repeatedly clashed with Beijing over the trade and coronavirus pandemic, as well as the fact that China has imposed a controversial new security law in Hong Kong. On Friday, Washington called on China to “stop these vicious acts instead of participating in revolts against the nipples.” Subscribe HERE .

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