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response to the US closing down the Chinese consulate in Houston, the Chinese government notified the US consulate in Chengdu to be empty by today (27th). During the weekend, the U.S. consulate was evacuating, but this week is likely to be overwhelming as the conflict between the two countries will increase.

Correspondent Kim Ji-sung of Beijing reports.

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large bus leaves the US Consulate in Chengdu, China.

Moving cars move in and out, and Americans with suitcases and documents may come out.

The deadline for eviction that China notified to the US Consulate General in Chengdu last Friday is 72 hours, until this morning.

The US Consulate General in Chengdu conducted a withdrawal over the weekend.

We also witnessed the removal of the American badge on the outer wall of the consulate.

Thousands of Chinese people gathered in front of the consulate general in Chengdu to watch the withdrawal.

[Mr. Shih Moo/Chengdu Citizen: I think this is an equal action. China wasn't the first to start.]

Earlier, the United States closed the Chinese consulate in Houston for spying, etc.

The United States forcibly opened the door of the Chinese consulate on the afternoon of the afternoon of the 24th, and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded, "It is a violation of the international consulate agreement."

The Chinese embassy in the United States says they are acting as the Houston consulate.

Although the US and China have exchanged harsh diplomatic talks with the missions, they are not taking any further action, such as closing another consulate.

It is noteworthy whether the two countries, the United States and China, will take the next step in super-strong measures or take a breath while watching the situation.