Chinese Embassy to Include Basement Near Sensitive Cables

Plans for a new Chinese embassy in London, set to be the largest in Europe, have uncovered a secret basement not included in earlier public disclosures, raising security concerns. The embassy, located near the City of London, has prompted political backlash, with Keir Starmer expected to approve it before a trip to Beijing. Critics, including former Boris Johnson advisor Dominic Cummings, warn it could serve as a spy center. A final decision is anticipated by January 20, amid ongoing scrutiny from various political factions.

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