China’s top diplomat to visit UK in February for talks with David Lammy

Wang Yi’s trip is scheduled during a period of heightened political sensitivity. A row has erupts over China’s plan for London super embassy. Photograph: Greg Baker/Reuters

China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is due to visit the UK next month for talks with the British foreign secretary, David Lammy, the Guardian has learned.

The Foreign Office (FCDO) is drawing up plans to host the Chinese foreign minister in mid-February, according to three people briefed on the plans. The FCDO declined to comment.