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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Megan Howe

Security committee urges minister to block Chinese 'mega embassy' plans amid security fears

Royal Mint Court stands opposite the Tower of London - (Google)

A parliamentary committee has called on the Housing and Planning Secretary to block China’s controversial plans for a new “super embassy” in London, warning it would undermine the UK’s security and economic resilience.

The proposed development at Royal Mint Court in east London has drawn sharp criticism from local residents, human rights groups, and officials over concerns about national security and transparency.

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