The US said the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston was necessary to protect intellectual property and citizens’ private information. Photo: AFP
‘Where’s the proof?’ China’s consul general in Houston says US spying claims further damage relations
- US state department says order to close consulate was to ‘protect American intellectual property and Americans’ private information’
- Refer to American rule of law and act based on facts, Cai Wei tells US media when talking of surprise at consulate closure
The US said the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston was necessary to protect intellectual property and citizens’ private information. Photo: AFP
