PoliticsUS to close five consulates as critics warn China could fill diplomatic vacuum
The State Department has notified Congress of plans to close missions in Winnipeg, Nagoya, Medan, Douala and St George’s. Democrats warn the withdrawals could give China room to expand its influence, while the department says the closures reflect cost considerations and an effort to make the US diplomatic footprint more efficient.
TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-05 19:20Original
US to close five consulates as critics warn China could fill diplomatic vacuum
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