Government postpones decision on Chinese embassy

The UK government has postponed its decision on approving a Chinese “super embassy” in London to January 20, citing the need for more time to consider new input from the Foreign and Home Offices. Housing Secretary Steve Reed, who had previously delayed the decision from October, faces criticism for the repeated postponements amid concerns over national security. The application was initially rejected by Tower Hamlets Council in 2022, and the latest delay follows warnings from Sir Keir Starmer regarding China’s security threats.

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