General · 19 January 2026
UK Expected to Approve China's 'Mega Embassy' in London
The UK government is expected to approve China's application to build a large embassy in London near the financial district. The decision, anticipated this week, follows years of controversy and political debate over potential security risks. The new embassy, set to be China's largest in Europe, will be located at the Royal Mint Court. Critics fear it could be used for espionage and to surveil dissidents. The decision comes before Prime Minister Keir Starmer's expected trip to China.
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