Chinese Consulate says envoy was not removed after Hochul remark

The Chinese Consulate in New York denied reports that its top diplomat was removed after a former state government employee was arrested and accused of working for China, contradicting a previous statement made by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).

“Consul General Huang Ping is performing his duties as usual. We hope the media will refrain from sensationalizing false information,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Consulate in New York told CNN on Wednesday.

Linda Sun, a former Hochul aide...