China takes over US Consulate in Chengdu in diplomatic tit for tat
31 July 2020 |
9:00 am
Chinese authorities have taken control of the former US Consulate in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu. The move comes amid rising tensions between the two countries over a number of issues.
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