China asks U.S. to close consulate in Chengdu City Christian Fernsby ▼ | July 24, 2020 China notified the U.S. that it’s revoking the operating permit for the U.S. consulate in Chengdu, according to a statement from Chinese foreign ministry.Article continues below Topics: CHINA U.S. CHENGDU China’s measures came after the U.S. shuttered Chinese consulate in Houston. ■