BEIJING: China has handled its planning for a new UK embassy building in full compliance with international diplomatic practices and relevant laws and regulations, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. Britain’s government gave approval on Tuesday for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, hoping to improve ties with Beijing despite warnings from British and US politicians that it could be used as a base for spying.

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…

Critics of the project - including some Labour MPs - warn it could pose a security risk.

Britain approved a request by China to build a new "super embassy" in London, saying its intelligence services could cope with any security threats.

BEIJING: China has handled its planning for a new UK embassy building in full compliance with international diplomatic practices and relevant laws and regulations, China’s…