Posted in China, N. America China refuses US order to shut down operations at Houston consulate Submitted by: johngalt Published Date: July 24, 2020 Leave a Comment on China refuses US order to shut down operations at Houston consulate China refuses US order to shut down operations at Houston consulate Officials at the Chinese consulate in Houston have refused to shut down their operations after the US ordered it to close by Friday, a report says. New York Post Submitted by: johngalt