UK Faces China 'Mega Embassy' Dilemma Amid Opposition Protests
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Firstpost•17-01-2026, 23:27
UK Faces China 'Mega Embassy' Dilemma Amid Opposition Protests
- •Opposition leaders, including Conservative Party chief Kemi Badenoch, protested against China's proposed 'mega embassy' in London.
- •The protest occurred just days before a government deadline to approve or halt the project, planned for the former Royal Mint site near Tower Bridge.
- •Critics argue the 20,000 sq-meter complex, near London's financial hub and data cables, could be used for espionage and monitoring dissidents.
- •Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes national security but also the need for diplomatic engagement with China.
- •Approval could facilitate a visit by Starmer to China and expansion of the UK's embassy in Beijing, despite warnings from MI5 about Chinese espionage.
Why It Matters: Britain faces a tough decision on China's 'mega embassy' amidst security concerns and diplomatic needs.
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