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President Trump announced the GOP is canceling convention events in Jacksonville, FL, focusing instead on Charlotte, NC, with a pared-down event and an acceptance speech. Meanwhile, US-China relations worsened as China ordered the US to close its Chengdu consulate, retaliating for the US closing China's Houston consulate. The US warned Americans in China of increased risks of detention or deportation.

What was the reason for the GOP convention events being canceled in Jacksonville, FL?

• Due to a natural disaster

• To focus on the original location in Charlotte, NC

• Because of a security threat

• Lack of funding

What action did China take in response to the US closing its consulate in Houston?

• Imposed trade sanctions

• Closed the US consulate in Chengdu

• Held a diplomatic meeting

• Increased tariffs on US goods

What was the US's accusation against the Chinese consulate in Houston?

• Spying on government officials

• Stealing data from Texas A&M University

• Smuggling goods

• Interfering in elections

What warning did the US issue to Americans in China?

• Economic instability

• Health advisory due to a virus outbreak

• Travel restrictions due to weather

• Increased risk of detention or deportation

What is the current state of US-China relations according to experts?

• Unchanged

• At the lowest point in decades

• Improving steadily

• At their strongest in decades