2 h. ago UK approves controversial Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London — despite CCP spying fears: ‘Defies common sense’

UK approves controversial Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London — despite CCP spying fears: ‘Defies common sense’  New York Post

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5 h. ago UK approves new Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite security concerns

UK approves new Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite security concerns  France 24

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5 h. ago UK approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite fears of surveillance among exiles

UK approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite fears of surveillance among exiles  Phayul

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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 Britain grants permission for new mega Chinese embassy in London

Britain grants permission for new mega Chinese embassy in London  upi.com

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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 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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11 h. ago UK approves China plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears

UK approves China plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears  Reuters

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11 h. ago UK approves China plan for new embassy in London subject to conditions

UK approves China plan for new embassy in London subject to conditions  Reuters

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11 h. ago 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

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16 h. ago Royal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved

Royal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved  The Guardian

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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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