U.S. Orders China To Close Its Consulate In Houston

The video discusses the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, where employees were seen burning documents. China's Foreign Ministry called the closure a political provocation, while the US cited protection of intellectual property and other issues. Tensions between the US and China remain high, with accusations of Chinese hacking targeting COVID-19 research. China maintains other consulates in the US.

What activity was observed at the Chinese consulate in Houston that led to the involvement of firefighters?

• A diplomatic meeting

• A protest outside the consulate

• A fire in the consulate building

• Employees burning documents

How did China's Foreign Ministry describe the US order to close the consulate?

• A necessary security measure

• A political provocation

• An economic strategy

• A routine diplomatic procedure

What reasons did the US State Department give for closing the Chinese consulate in Houston?

• To enhance cultural exchange

• To support Hong Kong's autonomy

• To protect American intellectual property

• To improve trade relations

What recent accusation did U.S. Federal prosecutors make against the Chinese government?

• Manipulating global stock markets

• Collaborating with hackers to target COVID-19 research

• Interfering in US elections

• Spying on American diplomats

Besides Houston, in which US cities does China operate consulates?

• New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

• Miami, Seattle, Boston, and Dallas

• Philadelphia, San Diego, Austin, and Portland

• Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix, and Detroit