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To: SeekAndFind

why do they have a consulate in Houston?


3 posted on 07/22/2020 8:28:56 AM PDT by 1Old Pro (#openupstateny)
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RE: why do they have a consulate in Houston?

Because they have a large Chinese population there.


4 posted on 07/22/2020 8:30:04 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: 1Old Pro

“why do they have a consulate in Houston?”

Houston is one of the most productive areas of the country...lots of stuff worth getting their hands on. Some good medical work too. And lots of Chinese nationals/immigrants, of course.


6 posted on 07/22/2020 8:33:21 AM PDT by BobL
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To: 1Old Pro; SeekAndFind
why do they have a consulate in Houston?

Not only do they have one, Houston was supposedly the first Chinese consulate to open in the US when we established diplomatic relations.

There's quite possibly some symbolism in our closing it down.

15 posted on 07/22/2020 9:11:36 AM PDT by semimojo
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Spying on energy-sector businesses, no doubt.


19 posted on 07/22/2020 9:29:44 AM PDT by Tallguy (Facts be d@mned! The narrative must be protected at all costs!)
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To: 1Old Pro; SeekAndFind

“why do they have a consulate in Houston?”

Massive spying/technology theft? Yes.

But also (apparently), massive influence operations, at the Federal, State and Local levels.

SecState Pompeo addressed this to the National Governors Association earlier this year: https://www.state.gov/u-s-states-and-the-china-competition/

No doubt the Chinese have a major push underway to effect November’s election - it is an existential issue for the communists.

This sudden closure should disrupt their daily routine a good bit.


23 posted on 07/22/2020 10:04:17 AM PDT by BeauBo
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To: 1Old Pro

NASA and Energy....


31 posted on 07/22/2020 11:42:28 AM PDT by Hogblog
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