Consulate General of China, New York
Diplomatic mission
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The Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in New York (Chinese: 中华人民共和国驻纽约总领事馆), or simply the Consulate General of China in New York, is a diplomatic mission of China in the United States, headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The most recent consul general was Huang Ping, serving from 2018 to 2024.[1][2]. The building itself was built in 1962 and designed by Morris Lapidus. For many decades it was the Sheraton Motor Inn until 2002 when it was reworked into a consulate building.
| Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in New York 中华人民共和国驻纽约总领事馆 | |
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| Location | Midtown Manhattan, New York City, US |
| Address | 520 12th Ave |
| Coordinates | 40°45′44″N 74°00′01″W |
| Consul General | vacant |
| Website | newyork |
History
Espionage
In September 2020, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo described the consulate as a "spy hub" after the arrest of a New York City Police Department officer charged with spying for the Chinese government.[3][4][5] An editorial in the Chinese Communist Party-owned Global Times tabloid newspaper rejected Pompeo's claims, threatening retaliation against American diplomats if Chinese diplomats were detained or deported.[6]
Protests
The consulate has been the site of numerous protests, including against the Chinese government response to COVID-19 in 2022 and to mark the anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong.[7][8][9][10]
Linda Sun indictment
In September 2024, Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to New York governor Kathy Hochul, was indicted for violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act.[1][11][12] The indictment showed that Sun had worked with the consulate to prevent then-lieutenant governor Hochul from attending an event at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York.[13][14][15]
The indictment likewise showed Consul General Huang Ping had given direct orders and bribes to Sun.[16] Hochul requested Huang be expelled by US secretary of state Antony Blinken.[1][17][18] The consulate's official website lists Huang as having served until September 2024.[2]
