2 h. ago China Hawks Baffled at Britain’s Decision to Approve Massive Chinese Embassy in London

China Hawks Baffled at Britain’s Decision to Approve Massive Chinese Embassy in London  National Review

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6 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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6 h. ago Torture, spies and fibre cables: The security concerns over China’s new embassy

MI5 has admitted it is ‘not realistic’ to eliminate each and every potential risk

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7 h. ago Spying, oppression and secret rooms: Security concerns over China’s new embassy

Opponents have argued Beijing’s mega-embassy could become an espionage hub.

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7 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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9 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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11 h. ago UK approves massive Chinese embassy in central London despite security concerns

UK approves massive Chinese embassy in central London despite security concerns  Euronews.com

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12 h. ago ‘8 years later’: UK approves massive Chinese embassy in London— why was it delayed

‘8 years later’: UK approves massive Chinese embassy in London— why was it delayed  Times of India

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12 h. ago China's biggest embassy in Europe approved by UK government despite security concerns

China's new 'super-embassy' in London, which is believed to be their biggest in Europe, has seen plans approved by the UK Government despite fears over security

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12 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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62 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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3 d. ago Kemi Badenoch joins protesters calling for Government to stop China mega

The Government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court over security concerns.

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3 d. ago Kemi Badenoch says 'weak' Keir Starmer must stop being 'so terrified' of China and block Xi Jinping's plan for London super

The leader of the Conservatives spoke at a protest at the site of the proposed embassy in central London attended by around 500 people.

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3 d. ago Senegal accuse Morocco of putting ‘players in danger’ before Afcon final

FSF protests about security and accommodation concernsTraining facility and insufficient ticket worries also raisedThe Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has accused Morocco’s local organising committee of undermining their preparations for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against the hosts.In a statement on social media, the FSF protested about a lack of adequate security on arrival, inadequate accommodation, confusion over training facilities and insufficient tickets being provided for Senegal fans. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Labour MPs pour new pressure on Keir Starmer to block new Chinese mega

The MPs, including Sarah Champion - who is a member of parliament's Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, said concerns about the proposal are 'significant and unresolved'.

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8 d. ago Tug boats for Faslane naval base to be built in China and not on the Clyde despite security concerns

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese and Vietnamese shipyards will benefit from a £200m MOD contract instead of Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow just a few miles away.

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1 week ago Dramatic scenes as man climbs Iranian embassy balcony in central London as two people arrested

A man was seen climbing onto a balcony at the Iranian embassy in Kensington and unfurling a pre-1979 Iranian flag

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1 week ago Protester climbs Iran embassy in London and TEARS DOWN flag as police clash

Protesters have blocked the road outside the Iranian embassy in Central London

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1 week ago Dramatic scenes as man climbs Iranian embassy balcony in central London

A man was seen climbing onto a balcony at the Iranian embassy in Kensington and unfurling a pre-1979 Iranian flag

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1 week ago Starmer speaks out over killing of Iran protestors amid crackdown on demonstrations

The Prime Minister said he was “deeply concerned about reports of violence by Iranian security forces” in a joint statement with France and Germany

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