Tight security was seen around the complex throughout the weekend as moving vans pulled up to the facility. CGTN, the Chinese state broadcaster, announced that the American flag had been lowered at about 6:18am local time on Monday.
#US national flag lowered in #Chengdu consulate pic.twitter.com/nBuJIWGkXP
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) July 27, 2020
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed the departure of all American diplomatic and local staff.
Chinese authorities “entered through the front entrance and took it over,” including what international reports described as security men in hazmat suits.
Video: U.S. #consulate staff in SW China's #Chengdu leave under high security pic.twitter.com/KZiYZJJXwD
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) July 27, 2020
They took the flag down so they can copy it and sell it for cheaper on Amazon and Ebay.
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