Republicans urge Britain to oppose China’s plans for new embassy in London
Republican lawmakers in the US are urging the British ambassador to raise concerns with Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding China's plan to build a large embassy in London. The lawmakers believe granting China the largest embassy in Europe would be a "counterproductive and unearned reward," especially given concerns about human rights and potential intimidation of UK citizens.
The proposed embassy, a 700,000-square-foot complex at the former Royal Mint Court, has faced opposition from local residents and politicians who cite security concerns and potential espionage. While the Tower Hamlets council rejected the proposal twice, the final decision rests with the central government. The US lawmakers, Representatives John Moolenaar and Chris Smith, argue that allowing the embassy would embolden China's efforts to suppress dissent.
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Republican lawmakers in the US are urging the British ambassador to raise concerns with Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding China's plan to build a large embassy in London. The lawmakers believe granting China the largest embassy in Europe would be a "counterproductive and unearned reward," especially given concerns about human rights and potential intimidation of UK citizens.
The proposed embassy, a 700,000-square-foot complex at the former Royal Mint Court, has faced opposition from local residents and politicians who cite security concerns and potential espionage. While the Tower Hamlets council rejected the proposal twice, the final decision rests with the central government. The US lawmakers, Representatives John Moolenaar and Chris Smith, argue that allowing the embassy would embolden China's efforts to suppress dissent.
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