China Notifies Closure of US Consulate General in Chengdu
Retaliatory Measures Following the Closure of the Houston Consulate
China's Actions Based on International Law and Fundamental Principles of Bilateral Relations
[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] On the morning of the 24th, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it had notified the U.S. Embassy to revoke the permit for the installation and operation of the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu and ordered the suspension of all its duties and activities.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained the background of the closure by stating that the unilateral demand to close the Chinese Consulate General in Houston violated international law, the basic principles of international relations, and the provisions of the China-U.S. consular treaty, seriously damaging China-U.S. relations.
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China added that this measure is a legitimate and necessary action and is consistent with international law, the basic principles of international relations, and diplomatic practices.
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