US-China relations precarious with Trump saying the trade accord with China means ‘much less to’ him because of China’s role in the coronavirus
The US Consulate in Chengdu after China revoked its licence on July 24 2020. Picture: YUYANG LIU
“The measure taken by China is a legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US,” the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement Friday. “It conforms with international law, the basic norms of international relations, and customary diplomatic practices.” The Chinese foreign ministry said it made specific requirements on the ceasing of all operations and events by the consulate.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the trade accord with China — one of the few things holding bilateral ties together — means “much less to me” because of what he called that country’s role in the spread of the coronavirus. Earlier, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin warned the US to think “carefully” about where the relationship was heading in response to a question about the future of the deal.
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