Security concerns over China's new embassy in London
Raising eyebrows as well as flags...
16 Jan 00:00 · The Naked Scientists
UK approves plan for new China embassy despite spy fears
British government ministers have approved a new Chinese embassy in London despite intelligence agencies saying they cannot eliminate the risks to national security.
20 Jan 17:16 · RTE.ie
Long-delayed decision due on Chinese mega-embassy in London
LONDON: The UK government on Tuesday (Jan 20) is 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
20 Jan 04:13 · CNA
Long-delayed decision due on Chinese mega-embassy in London
LONDON: The UK government on Tuesday (Jan 20) is 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
20 Jan 04:13 · CNA
UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears
China's plans to build a new embassy on the site of the two-century-old Royal Mint Court have stalled for three years over opposition from local residents, lawmakers and Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners in Britain.
20 Jan 11:17 · CNA
UK approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism of security risks
Britain's government has approved a massive new Chinese Embassy in central London.
20 Jan 04:36 · The Seattle Times
UK Approves China's Plan For Its Largest Embassy In Europe In London
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 British and US politicians' warnings that it could be used as a base for spying.
20 Jan 18:17 · NDTV
UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears
China's plans to build a new embassy on the site of the two-century-old Royal Mint Court have stalled for three years over opposition from local residents, lawmakers and Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners in Britain.
20 Jan 11:17 · CNA
Britain grants permission for new mega Chinese embassy in London
Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The British government on Tuesday greenlit plans for a 215,000-square-foot Chinese "super embassy" in central London, following a seven-year delay. However, the project could face years more delay after residents vowed legal action to prevent possible evictions.
20 Jan 15:10 · UPI
China's 'super-embassy' in London poised to get go-ahead TODAY
The government is expected to sign off the plans for the London site this morning, despite furious opposition from many MPs.
20 Jan 09:19 · Mail Online
UK approves controversial Chinese super-embassy – POLITICO
Some U.K. lawmakers wanted ministers to reject the plan over security concerns.
20 Jan 11:13 · POLITICO
UK approves China plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears
The approval was subject to some conditions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
20 Jan 11:12 · The Straits Times
The fightback to China’s mega London embassy has already begun – POLITICO
Opponents of the approved Chinese embassy plan are lining up a senior lawyer to mount a legal challenge.
20 Jan 12:21 · POLITICO
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