Chinese Consulate in Houston, Texas
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The U.S. has now ordered China to close its embassy in Houston by Friday. In a statement, the U.S. State Department said the decision was concluded upon to "protect American intellectual property."
China's foreign ministry spokesperson called the act "outrageous and unjustified."
According to U.S. State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus, the People's Republic of China's consulate has been ordered to be closed to "protect American intellectual property and private information" and "will not tolerate the PRC'S violations of sovereignty and the intimidation of our people."
China has said that the decision violated international law and was "an unprecedented decision."
Fire and emergency services were called to the embassy after people were caught on film burning papers to the ground but Houston police were not allowed access to the premises.
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