U.S. Braces for Chinese Diplomatic Retaliation as Ties Break Down

HONG KONG—The U.S. Condition Section is preparing for Beijing to near 1 or additional U.S. consulates in China soon after Washington requested the abrupt shutdown of the Chinese Consulate in Houston.

American diplomats stationed throughout China have been anticipating that Beijing could focus on their own diplomatic missions for retaliation, and are earning preparations in circumstance that occurs, according to individuals acquainted with the subject.

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