Plans to build a massive Chinese embassy in the UK approved

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21 January, 2026, 01:30 pm
Last modified: 21 January, 2026, 01:34 pm

Plans to build a massive Chinese embassy in the UK approved

21 January, 2026, 01:30 pm
Last modified: 21 January, 2026, 01:34 pm

The UK government has approved plans to build a massive new Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court, near Tower Bridge in London, despite strong opposition from the opposition over security risks and fears of espionage, the BBC reported on January 20.

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