Beijing/Washington: – The Chinese government has ordered to shut down the US Chamber of Commerce in the city of Chengdu. The notice came from China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, said Benjamin Wang, head of the Chamber of Commerce. The US State Department responded by saying the incident was a symbol of the arbitrary functioning of the Chinese communist regime. In the wake of a political standoff between the two countries, China also closed the US High Commissioner’s office in Chengdu.
On Monday, the US Chamber of Commerce informed its members that Chengdu’s system was shutting down. It was said that according to the Chinese laws and regulations, the US Chamber of Commerce is closing. It has been revealed that China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs has ordered the US Chamber of Commerce in Chengdu to close its office. It has been said that only one branch of the Chamber of Commerce can operate in a country, and the closure of the office in Chengdu has been directed under this pretext.
In addition to Chengdu, the US Chamber of Commerce operates in the capital, Beijing. The US Chamber of Commerce is active as a group of US industries operating in China. The group is also involved in boosting trade between the US and China. The US State Department has reacted to China’s decision to close its Chengdu office.
“China’s decision to close the Chengdu Chamber of Commerce is a symbol of the opaque and arbitrary policy of the ruling communist regime. This policy reflects on foreign companies and investment.” the State Department said in a statement. At the same time, the Chinese authorities have been urged to resolve any disputes through discussion.
Over the past few years, there have been conflicts between the United States and China on various levels, including trade. The United States has taken several decisions against China’s activities and imposed sanctions. China has also begun to retaliate against the US actions, and the decision to close the US Chamber of Commerce in Chengdu appears to be part of the same retaliation.
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