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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Security risk from China ‘super-embassy’ cannot be eliminated, M15 warns after Starmer approves plans

Plans for a controversial Chinese “super-embassy” in London have been approved by the government, despite warnings from MI5 that it cannot “eliminate every potential risk” posed by the new site.

Local government secretary Steve Reed gave the green light to a planning application on Tuesday, undeterred by fears it could become a “colossal spy hub” for Beijing, and warnings from international allies.

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