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[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] The Chinese state-run People's Daily strongly condemned the United States for spreading rumors regarding the closure of the Chinese Consulate General in Houston.

On the 29th, the People's Daily published an article titled "The Lies and Truths about the U.S. Unilateral Closure of the Chinese Consulate General in Houston," systematically refuting ten claims made by the U.S. side.

First, the People's Daily stated that the U.S. has failed to present any relevant evidence regarding its claim that China stole intellectual property such as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The newspaper further emphasized, "China has already become a major global power in intellectual property," adding, "Especially concerning COVID-19 vaccine technology, China is at the forefront, so there is absolutely no reason to steal U.S. intellectual property."

The People's Daily also addressed the U.S. claim that two diplomats from the Houston Consulate General used fake IDs at Houston airport, stating, "China complies with international law and local laws, and all such claims are untrue."

The newspaper dismissed rumors that China did not facilitate the resumption of operations at the U.S. Consulate General in Wuhan and controversies over the legality of real estate assets of the Houston Consulate General as baseless.

Regarding the U.S. claim of "fox hunting," China explained that it respects foreign sovereignty and laws according to international law and does not threaten or entice refugees or others as targets.

The People's Daily added that China's closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu in response to the Houston consulate closure was a legitimate and necessary countermeasure.

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