Chinese mega-embassy to be approved within weeks: The Times
- China plans to build a large new embassy at Royal Mint Court in central London, with a final decision expected before September 2025.
- The project follows initial rejection by Tower Hamlets council in 2022 due to security and local impact concerns and was later called in by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner.
- The site lies between the City and Canary Wharf financial centres near critical data centres, raising alarms about espionage risks and susceptibility of communication cables.
- Opposition includes MPs sanctioned by China insisting sanctions not be traded, UK politicians like Kemi Badenoch urging rejection, and the US warning against intelligence risks near financial hubs.
- Approval by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner could greenlight the embassy but likely trigger legal challenges and worsen UK-China relations amid ongoing espionage concerns.
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New Chinese ‘super embassy’ in London to get green light: Report
London, Jun 22 (PTI) A new Chinese so-called “super embassy” planned in central London is expected to get the UK government’s stamp of approval after the country’s Planning Inspectorate has reportedly given its nod. According to ‘The Sunday Times’, UK Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner is expected to clear the path for China’s […]
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Read Full ArticleUK Greenlights Controversial Mega Chinese Embassy Amid Espionage Concerns
The UK Planning Inspectorate has reportedly approved plans for a new mega Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court, London, after initial opposition. Despite espionage concerns, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is expected to formalize approval. This decision has led to local outrage and potential legal challenges.
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