China-US row: Why is China being ordered to close Houston consulate?
The US has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, Texas, by Friday, in a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two superpowers.
Beijing described the move as a "political provocation". This comes a day after the US accused China of sponsoring hackers who had been targeting science labs developing Covid-19 vaccines.
Two Chinese nationals, who allegedly spied on US research companies and got help from supposed state agents for other thefts, have been charged.
Nicholas Eftimiades - a retired Senior US Intelligence Officer and author of the book "Chinese Intelligence Operations" explains what this means for the country's relations.
(Photo: People attempt to talk to someone at the Chinese consulate in Houston. Credit: Getty Images)
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