Plans for huge new Chinese embassy delayed by government | UK News

Approval for a new Chinese embassy in London has been postponed from September 9 to October 21 due to concerns over redacted areas in the planning application, prompting a call for clarification from the UK government. The Chinese embassy expressed “serious concern” over the delay, asserting that host nations have an obligation to facilitate diplomatic constructions, despite local opposition and security fears.

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