Chinese mega-embassy in London approved by government
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China's mega-embassy just got the green light from Labour. Why has it been so controversial?
China’s government has been pushing for the mega-embassy ever since 2018, when it first bought the site for £255 million. It is expected China’s diplomats would live on site, too. But those construction plans hit a roadblock when they were rejected by the Tower Hamlets Council in 2022 over safety concerns.
Britain has approved construction of a new Chinese embassy in London after stalling the decision for seven years over planning disputes and a diplomatic standoff that has complicated efforts to repair damaged relations between the two nations.