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The UK is expected to approve ‘mega’  Chinese embassy in London...

Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo LONDON, Jan 14:  Britain’s Government is expected to approve a “mega” Chinese embassy close to London’s financial district after years of controversy and political wrangling over the potential security risks it poses to the UK. Lawmakers from across the spectrum have urged planning officials to reject China’s application for the new embassy. Critics fear the proposed new building, on a huge site close to London’s financial district and crucial data cables, will be used as a base for espionage.

The UK is expected to approve ‘mega’  Chinese embassy in London...

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Key Highlights

  • Others say the supersized embassy — set to be the biggest in Europe — will pose a heightened threat of surveillance and intimidation to Chinese dissidents in exile.
  • The decision was initially slated for October, but it was repeatedly postponed after multiple allegations of Chinese spying and political interference piled pressure on the British government.
  • British media have reported that the decision to approve the embassy will come this week, ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s expected trip to China.
  • The closely watched visit would be the first made by a British prime minister since 2018.
  • A final decision on the embassy is expected by Jan.
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