The current Consulate

The Chinese government has acquired a 15,000 site in Niigata City to construct their new consulate. The site is larger than the Tokyo Dome and some are wondering why they need such a large property.

In 2010, China was going to buy city-owned land but local residents strongly opposed the sale and it was eventually cancelled. This time, however, the Chinese government purchased from a private individual, and local opposition groups did not find out until after the sale was completed.

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