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Saturday, November 2, 2024
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Topic: consulate

Decision to shut Chinese consulate in Houston could lead to smaller US footprint in China

China’s vow to retaliate against the move likely means one of the US diplomatic compounds may close. The US has close to 700-1,000 diplomats and 6 consulates in China.

China vows retaliation after US shuts down its Houston consulate

China strongly condemned the move, which it said will 'sabotage China-US relations' and urged the immediate withdrawal of the 'erroneous decision'.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.