US orders China to close Houston consulate amid swirling accusations of espionage, theftUS orders China to close Houston consulate amid swirling accusations of espionage, theft China has vowed to retaliate after what they call an 'unprecedented escalation' of the US's actions against China HOUSTON – The U.S. has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston in what a Chinese official called an outrageous and unjustified move that will sabotage relations between the two countries. F
