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US to cut size of diplomatic mission in China by up to 10%, SCMP reports

The United States plans to reduce the size of its diplomatic mission in China by up to 10 percent, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
American diplomats and local employees may receive notices about downsizing as early as February 21, which is described as unprecedented.
The cuts will impact the embassy in Beijing and several consulates, including those in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, Wuhan, and Hong Kong.
There is uncertainty about staff reassignments, but layoffs are expected in the US diplomatic mission in China.

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US to Cut Size of Diplomatic Mission in China by up to 10%, SCMP Reports

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1 day ago·New York, United States

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The Straits Times

US to cut size of diplomatic mission in China by up to 10%: Report

Those in mainland China and Hong Kong might be given notice as early as Feb 21.

2 days ago·Singapore

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South China Morning Post

US to slash size of diplomatic mission in China by 10%: sources

The ‘substantial’ cuts are expected to affect both US and local employees and are part of Trump’s drive to overhaul the corps worldwide.

2 days ago·Hong Kong

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Reuters

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US to cut size of diplomatic mission in China by up to 10%, SCMP reports

The United States is set to cut the size of its diplomatic mission in China by up to 10%, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the situation.

2 days ago·United Kingdom

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