The United States government has abruptly ordered China to 'cease all operations and events' at its consulate in Houston, Texas, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
"cease all operations and events" at its consulate in Houston, Texas, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in what it called an"unprecedented escalation" in recent actions taken by Washington. "cease all operations and events" at its consulate in Houston, Texas, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in what it called an"unprecedented escalation" in recent actions taken by Washington.
In a statement posted on its official social media, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said the order to close the consulate was a"political provocation unilaterally launched by the US side, which seriously violates international law, basic norms governing international relations and the bilateral consular agreement between China and the US."
It added"China is committed to the principle of non-interference. Infiltration and interference is never in the genes and tradition of China's foreign policy." The indictment also marks the first time that the US has accused the hackers of working on behalf of the Chinese government.
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