The Chinese embassy in London has been asked to provide unredacted designs for its proposed super-embassy or clarify the reasons behind blacked-out sections. Angela Rayner, housing secretary and deputy prime minister, set a two-week deadline for additional details regarding the 20,000 sq metres embassy at Royal Mint Court. The proposal faces opposition due to concerns about China's human rights record, leading to protests. Rayner's letter also highlights requests for a hard perimeter around the embassy site to ensure public safety, potentially requiring further consultation.
Ministers have requested China provide unredacted designs for its super-embassy in London or justify the blacked-out sections, as they evaluate the proposal for approval.
Angela Rayner has set a two-week deadline for the Chinese embassy to disclose additional details about the super-embassy plans before a decision is made by September 9.
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