"Sir Keir Starmer is set to approve the controversial Chinese embassy in central London despite concerns of spying in the UK. It has been reported the Prime Minister has been given approval by MI5, the Security Service and MI6, the Secret Intelligence Service, sources told The Times. The Times also reported that sources from the Foreign Office and the Home Office will not raise any objections for the Chinese super embassy."
""The People's Republic of China mega-embassy in the UK raises significant security concerns: from interference and surveillance to risks for sensitive infrastructure like London's financial services," the House China committee wrote on X. "We must work to urgently address this issue and work with our allies to protect national security," added the committee, which is chaired by John Moolenaar, a Republican congressman from Michigan."
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to approve a large Chinese embassy in central London despite concerns about spying. MI5, the Security Service and MI6 have reportedly given approval, and sources indicate the Foreign Office and Home Office will not object. The government extended the decision deadline to 10 December 2025 and will publish responses soon. Starmer plans a possible visit to China in January or February 2026 to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties, contingent on embassy approval. US lawmakers warned of security risks, including interference, surveillance and threats to London's financial services. China plans a diplomatic complex near the Tower of London to replace its Marylebone embassy, with mitigations expected to protect national security.
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