UK MPs Raise Alarm Over China's 'Mega Embassy' in London, Citing Secret Underground Facility
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CNBC TV18•13-01-2026, 22:49
UK MPs Raise Alarm Over China's 'Mega Embassy' in London, Citing Secret Underground Facility
- •UK MPs express serious security concerns in Parliament regarding China's proposed 'mega embassy' in London.
- •Allegedly unredacted plans reveal a secret underground room adjacent to critical fibre-optic cables.
- •Labour MP Sarah Champion labels China a 'hostile state' and urges rejection of the embassy plans.
- •Housing Minister Mathew Pennycook acknowledges threats from China but emphasizes a pragmatic approach to economic engagement.
- •Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to approve the embassy ahead of a planned visit to Beijing, despite security concerns.
Why It Matters: UK MPs are raising significant security concerns over China's proposed 'mega embassy' in London.
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