UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London
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China "super embassy" greenlit in London despite national security, dissident group concerns
Despite fears of Chinese spying and hacking, the British government gave the go-ahead for China to build a massive new embassy in the heart of London.
By approving China's plans for a mega-embassy in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has gambled on winning closer
The UK government approved a new Chinese embassy in London, ending a years-long saga that had strained bilateral relations, and setting the stage for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Beijing next week.
China will take over the Royal Mint building next to the historic Tower of London and spend over $1 billion building out its largest embassy in Europe.