The U.S. Embassy in Chengdu, China.
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In a retaliation move over the U.S closing the Chinese Consulate in Houston, Texas, China has now ordered the closure of the American embassy in the city of Chengdu.
China's foreign ministry said the move was a "legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonable actions taken by the United States". China has given the United States until Monday to close the consulate.
The move came hours after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said "Today, China is increasingly authoritarian at home, and more aggressive in its hostility to freedom everywhere else,"
Tensions have risen between the two countries as U.S. President Donald Trump has lamented China's response to the Coronavirus pandemic, trade and their involvement with Hong Kong.
The U.S recently charged four Chinese Nationals with visa fraud for lying about their membership with China's armed forces. One of the nationals is currently hiding out in the San Francisco Consulate with the other three are under arrest.
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