Diplomatic Controversy: Chinese Consul General's Departure Amidst Spy Allegations

China's consul general in New York, Huang Ping, left his post after completing his rotation amidst allegations involving a former aide secretly acting as a Chinese agent. The State Department clarified that Huang was not expelled. The consul's departure coincided with calls for his expulsion following the arrest of the aide, Linda Sun.

China's consul general in New York, Huang Ping, concluded his tenure as scheduled, the State Department announced on Wednesday, amidst allegations against a former aide. The State Department emphasized that Huang was not expelled.

According to State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, Huang Ping's rotation ended regularly in August. Miller stated, 'Our understanding is that the consul general reached the end of a regular scheduled rotation in August and so rotated out of the position, but was not expelled.'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul had previously voiced her desire for Huang's expulsion after an aide, Linda Sun, was accused of acting as a Chinese agent. Sun pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include blocking Taiwanese representatives and arranging financial transactions involving millions of dollars. Hochul has cooperated with law enforcement in the investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)