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Welcome to the website of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Houston.

Chinese Consulate General in Houston covers a consular jurisdiction of eight American Southern states and a self-governing commonwealth: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Puerto Rico. The consulate is committed to the exchanges and cooperation between China and the above-listed states in the areas of economy and trade, science and technology as well as culture etc., protecting the rights and interests of the Chinese citizens in its consular areas according to law and offering the services like approving and issuing visa and appropriate papers.

It is my sincere hope that the website would be able to provide you with accurate information about China and convenience for you learning China.

Thanks for the visit.

Qiao Hong

Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Houston

What's New from the Consulate
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Liu Jianchao's Remarks on US President Bush's Speech on Religious Freedom in China

Q:According to media report, in the speech marking the 10th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act at the White House on July 14th, US President Bush talked about issues including religious freedom in China, saying that the US remembers those seeking religious freedom in China. How do you comment?

A: China is a country ruled by law. It is a well recognized fact that the Chinese Government protects the fundamental rights of citizens including religious freedom and Chinese citizens enjoy religious freedom according to law. It is also must be pointed out that all people are equal before the law and no one is allowed to violate the law or jeopardize national security and social stability. We urge the US to discard prejudice, take an objective and fair view of the status of religious freedom in China, and stop using relevant issues to interfere in China's internal affairs.



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