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.

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.

British government ministers have approved a new Chinese embassy in London despite intelligence agencies saying they cannot eliminate the risks to national security.

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.

The UK goverenment on Tuesday approved a 20,000-square-metre plot of land, known as Royal Mint Court, for China's new embassy in London. The decision has stoked heated controversy, mostly over national…

U.K. government approves Chinese 'super embassy' in London, amid security concerns and political opposition from various parties.

U.K. government approves Chinese 'super embassy' in London, amid security concerns and political opposition from various parties.

Britain’s government on Tuesday approved a huge new Chinese Embassy in central London, despite strong criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum that it could become a base for espionage and intimidation of opponents. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed formally signed off on plans for the building near the Tower…

Beijing’s desire to build China’s biggest embassy in Europe had become a flashpoint in relations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.