Despite fears of Chinese spying and hacking, the British government gave the go-ahead for China to build a massive new embassy in the heart of London.

Britain’s government has green-lit plans for China to build a “mega” embassy close to London’s financial district, despite warnings from lawmakers, residents and Chinese dissidents-in-exile that the sprawling complex could pose security risks.

Keir Starmer this week leads a delegation of British businesses to China as he tries to rebuild relations with Beijing.

Britain's government gave approval on Tuesday for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, hoping to improve ties with Beijing despite British and U.S. politicians' warnings that it could be used as a base for spying.

China’s mega embassy approval in London sparks UK national security fears, political backlash, intelligence warnings, protests, and debate over balancing diplomacy, human rights, and economic ties.

The United Kingdom has approved plans for a new Chinese “mega embassy” in central London, despite fears it could make it easier for the Chinese Communist Party to conduct nefarious spying operations on the West.

By Andrew MacAskill and Michael Holden LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Britain's government gave approval on Tuesday for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, hoping to improve ties with Beijing despite British and U.

PLANS for a Chinese super-embassy in London were approved by Labour ministers today, despite major national security fears. Housing Secretary Steve Reed sparked a fury after he gave the green

The new embassy will be constructed at Royal Mint Court, a historic site near the Tower of London. China purchased the property in

Britain’s main opposition leader joined a demonstration Saturday against China’s planned new embassy in London, days before a deadline for the government to approve or block the project.