China says "All responsibility lies with the United States" over closure of Chengdu US Consulate

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] China claimed that the closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu, carried out as retaliation for the closure of the Chinese Consulate General in Houston, was a "justified response to wrongful acts."

On the 27th, Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated at a regular briefing, "The United States requested the closure of the Chinese Consulate General in Houston on the 21st," adding, "China had declared that if the U.S. did not correct its wrongful actions, it would take just and necessary measures."

He emphasized that the closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu complies with international law. Wang said, "The demand to close the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu aligns with international law and the basic norms of international relations," and added, "All responsibility lies with the United States."

Wang further stated, "The United States seriously violated international law and the norms of international relations," and added, "Since the U.S. initiated political provocation, China has the right to retaliate."

Meanwhile, he announced that appropriate arrangements will be made for the staff who worked at the now-closed Chinese Consulate General in Houston.

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