The UK government is preparing to approve a contentious new Chinese “mega” embassy in London on Tuesday, after Britain’s intelligence services devised a range of protective security measures.
The run-up to the British government decision on China’s planning application for the embassy on the edge of the City of London has been beset by warnings — including from the US — that it could enable interference with nearby communication cables, including those used by international banks.
Critics have also expressed concerns that the diplomatic complex, which would be the largest Chinese embassy in Europe, could be used for espionage or sabotage activities.
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