China says US closure of consulate “severely harmed” Beijing’s relations with Washington


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Iran Press TV Thursday, 23 July 2020 2:25 PM China has warned that it will be forced to respond and take reciprocal measures after Washington ordered Beijing to shut its consulate in the Texan city of Houston over spying allegations, noting that the move has done severe damage to bilateral relations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the US move has "severely harmed" relations, describing the accusations as "malicious slander". "In response to the US's unreasonable actions, China must make a necessary response and safeguard its legitimate rights," he said, adding, "This is tearing down the friendly bridge between...