US to Close Five Consulates Amid Concerns of Growing Chinese Influence
The State Department plans to shut consulates in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, and Cameroon, sparking criticism over potential diplomatic gaps benefiting China.
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The State Department plans to shut consulates in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, and Cameroon, sparking criticism over potential diplomatic gaps benefiting China.
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