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Keir Starmer to lead delegation of British firms to China next week, reports say — I.guim.co.uk

Keir Starmer to lead delegation of British firms to China next week, reports say

Keir Starmer will reportedly visit China next week and lead a delegation of blue-chip British companies, Reuters has said, after controversial plans for Beijing to build a large embassy in London were approved by his government. Reuters named firms said to be in the delegation including BP, HSBC, Intercontinental Hotels

Government approves large Chinese embassy near Tower of London after security assurances — I.guim.co.uk

Government approves large Chinese embassy near Tower of London after security assurances

Communities secretary Steve Reed has given permission for China to build a large new embassy near the Tower of London after security chiefs told him the risks to UK national security could be controlled, a decision that paves the way for Keir Starmer to visit Beijing in the coming weeks.

Starmer approves Chinese mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court in London — Static01.nyt.com

Starmer approves Chinese mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court in London

Prime Minister Keir Starmer approved construction of a large new Chinese embassy in the heart of London, officials said, rejecting objections that the project could facilitate spying. The approval, after months of delays and subject to technical conditions, allows China to proceed toward building on a 5.5-acre site near

Decision due on China’s proposed London embassy after years of wrangling — I.guim.co.uk

Decision due on China’s proposed London embassy after years of wrangling

A decision on China’s proposed mega embassy in London is expected on Monday or Tuesday, with Chinese officials and British diplomats in Beijing awaiting whether the planning application will finally be approved. The saga has been running since 2018. China paid £255m for the Royal Mint Court site near

MI5 and former officers downplay espionage risk from planned Chinese embassy — I.guim.co.uk

MI5 and former officers downplay espionage risk from planned Chinese embassy

Politicians have raised concerns about China’s proposed “mega embassy” near the Tower of London, but the espionage community and MI5 take a different view, arguing the fears are exaggerated and misplaced. Security officials are said to welcome the prospect of consolidating China’s seven diplomatic sites into one. The

Leaked blueprints raise security concerns over China’s proposed Royal Mint embassy — Static.independent.co.uk

Leaked blueprints raise security concerns over China’s proposed Royal Mint embassy

According to Independent.co, the government is expected in the coming days to give the green light for Beijing to develop the former Royal Mint site near the Tower of London as a new ‘‘super-embassy’’. Full, unredacted blueprints published in the article show a 22,000 square-metre complex with a