"Labour MPs have urged the government to reject China's controversial plan for a mega-embassy in London, ahead of an impending decision. The move comes amid reports that Sir Keir Starmer is poised to approve the proposal, which was previously delayed until January 20. Nine MPs raised "security concerns" in a letter to Communities Secretary Steve Reed, seen by the BBC."
"The MPs, including Sarah Champion who is a member of parliament's Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, said concerns about the proposal are significant and unresolved. They cite the recent track record of Chinese espionage cases, interference activities, and issuing of bounties against UK-based Hong Kongers, as well as the fact that this embassy would sit above sensitive infrastructure critical to both the UK's economic and national security."
The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and solicits donations to keep reporting accessible without paywalls. The outlet emphasizes sending reporters to speak to both sides of developing stories and relies on supporters to fund that work. Nine Labour MPs have urged the UK government to reject China's proposed mega-embassy in London, citing unresolved security concerns. The MPs warn the embassy could enable intimidation of dissidents and point to recent Chinese espionage, interference, and alleged bounties on UK-based Hong Kongers, plus proximity to critical infrastructure.
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