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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Sammy Gecsoyler

Hundreds protest against Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London

A large crowd of protesters holding placards including one that reads 'Say no to Chinese super embassy; Chinese embassy spy headquarters'
More than 1,000 people gathered to protest against China’s plans for the largest embassy in Europe near the Tower of London. Photograph: Andy Hall/The Observer

Large crowds gathered outside the proposed site of a new Chinese “mega-embassy” in London on Saturday, as politicians and protesters expressed concerns it could be used to “control” dissidents.

More than 1,000 people congregated outside the Royal Mint Court, the former headquarters of the UK’s coin maker, near the Tower of London. The site could soon be turned into a Chinese embassy.

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