Met police ‘maintain concerns’ about China super-embassy plan
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UK: Report Claims Met Police Concerned Over PRC 'Super-Embassy'
Above: Royal Mint Court, the proposed site of China's new U.K. embassy, is pictured on Nov. 25, 2024 in the Tower Hamlets borough of London, England. Image copyright: Carl Court/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-China narrative
The U.K. must not approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London. Beijing’s embassies have a proven record of harassing dissidents, surveilling critics, and undermining human rights abroad. Allowing this "super embassy" would empower further repression on British soil, putting exiled communities at risk and eroding the U.K.'s commitment to democracy and rule of law.
Pro-China narrative
The U.K. should approve China’s plan for a new embassy in London. Strengthening diplomatic infrastructure reflects a pragmatic commitment to stable U.K.-China relations — crucial for economic growth, trade, and green energy cooperation. Building the embassy honors international obligations and supports mutual understanding, benefiting both nations in an increasingly uncertain world.