After the United States pulled out of its consulate in Chengdu, the Chinese foreign embassy said that its move was "justified and necessary response to the unjustifiable behaviour of the US.

Our requirement conforms to international law: China on closure of US consulate in Chengdu

2 warring sides, one consulate & an alleged fugitive researcher. WION's Palki tells you about the latest episode in the U.S-China diplomatic war.

Gravitas: Decoding U.S-China Consulate Wars

China's decision to close the United States Consulate General in Chengdu is a legitimate and necessary countermeasure and the US is responsible for the current deterioration of China-US relations, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.

US responsible for current deterioration in bilateral relationship, says China

Amid the row between the United States and China over internal security issues, the US Justice Department said that a Singaporean has pleaded guilty to using his political consultancy as a "front" to collect information for Chinese intelligence.

Singaporean pleads guilty in US court to working for Chinese intelligence