The massive embassy project — sometimes called a “mega-embassy” — would be built at the historic Royal Mint Court, close to Tower Bridge and near central financial hubs. The site, purchased by China for around £255 million in 2018, is intended to house Beijing’s largest diplomatic presence in Europe
The UK government has given the green light to plans for a sprawling new Chinese diplomatic complex at Royal Mint Court in east London, a project that has been the subject of fierce debate and political pushback for years. The decision marks a defining moment in UK–China relations and could shape diplomatic ties as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for an upcoming visit to Beijing.
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