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Long-delayed decision due on Chinese mega-embassy in London
LONDON: The UK government is Tuesday due to rule on plans for a sprawling Chinese mega-embassy in central London, amid security concerns and ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s expected visit to China. Beijing’s proposal for a new embassy on the historic site of the former Royal Mint — a stone’s throw from the Tower of London — has been dogged by delays since China bought it in 2018.
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theguardian.com
Why a Chinese ‘mega embassy’ is not such a worry for British spies
Politicians are raising the alarm, while MI5 quietly welcomes the prospect of Beijing’s new London facility
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China expected to get London embassy go-ahead this week after years of wrangling
Decision expected on Monday or Tuesday, potentially smoothing relations before Keir Starmer’s visit to China
