6 h. ago UK greenlights China's 'mega embassy' in central London depsite security concerns

UK greenlights China's 'mega embassy' in central London depsite security concerns  Le Monde.fr

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7 h. ago Security watchdog condemns 'piecemeal and not robust' China mega

Keir Starmer has risked provoking Donald Trump again after plans for the London site were approved despite fears national security will be in jeopardy.

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8 h. ago UK approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London after reassurances from spy chiefs

Critics expected to mount legal challenge to plans for vast complex at Royal Mint Court amid security concernsUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK communities secretary, Steve Reed, has given permission for China to build a vast new embassy near the Tower of London after spy chiefs told him that the risks to national security could be controlled and dealt with.The decision paves the way for Keir Starmer to visit Beijing in the coming weeks – though local residents plan to legally challenge the decision, potentially delaying the development by months or years. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Keir Starmer risks provoking Donald Trump again as he's accused of 'kotowing' to Beijing by giving China's 'mega

The Government has signed off the plans for the site in the face of furious opposition from many MPs and warnings it will 'amplify' spying.

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9 h. ago UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears

UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears  Reuters

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10 h. ago The fightback against China’s mega London embassy has already begun

The fightback against China’s mega London embassy has already begun  politico.eu

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10 h. ago The fightback to China’s mega London embassy has already begun

The fightback to China’s mega London embassy has already begun  politico.eu

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11 h. ago Breaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit

Breaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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11 h. ago Developing | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit

Developing | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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11 h. ago China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit

China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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11 h. ago Breaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clears way for Starmer visit

Breaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clears way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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11 h. ago Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government

Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government - live updates  BBCRoyal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved  The GuardianBreaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clears way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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57 h. ago China’s ‘mega embassy’ provokes hundreds to protest in London

China’s ‘mega embassy’ provokes hundreds to protest in London  Cebu Daily News

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61 h. ago Why a Chinese ‘mega embassy’ is not such a worry for British spies

Politicians are raising the alarm, while MI5 quietly welcomes the prospect of Beijing’s new London facilityWhile there has been no shortage of politicians eager to raise concerns about China’s proposed “mega embassy” near the Tower of London, the espionage community quietly takes a different view, arguing that concerns about the development are exaggerated and misplaced.The domestic Security Service, MI5, is already quietly welcoming the prospect of rationalising China’s seven diplomatic sites to one, but a more significant argument is that modern technology and the nature of the Chinese threat means that, in the words of one former British intelligence officer, “embassies are less and less relevant”. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Kemi Badenoch joins protesters outside China's proposed new 'mega

Plans for the site by the Tower of London were blocked by the last Tory government on security grounds, but they have been put back on the table by Sir Keir Starmer.

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3 d. ago Is China’s mega embassy in London a threat to UK national security?

Is China’s mega embassy in London a threat to UK national security?  Channel 4

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3 d. ago 'Don't bow to China': Protesters march against Chinese 'mega embassy' in London

'Don't bow to China': Protesters march against Chinese 'mega embassy' in London  Sky News

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3 d. ago Opponents protest against China's planned UK 'mega embassy' as decision deadline loons

Britain’s main opposition leader has joined a protest against China’s planned new embassy in London

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3 d. ago How a group of nimbys could bring down China’s mega embassy plans

A decision on China’s application for a new embassy in London is expected in days, but those living next to the proposed site will be challenging it all the way, as Dan Haygarth

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4 d. ago Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper shrugs off security fears over Chinese mega

The Foreign Secretaryhas indicated that she is not opposed to China's proposed 'mega-embassy' in Londondespite widespread fears it will be a base for espionage and repression.

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