China orders U.S. to close Consulate-General in Chengdu

China on Friday ordered the U.S. to close its Consulate-General in southwest China's Chengdu City in response to U.S. directive for China to shut its Consulate-General in Houston, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

On July 21, the U.S. side abruptly instructed the Chinese side to close its Consulate-General in Houston.