UK delays ruling on Chinese embassy after Beijing withholds information
Summary
The UK government has delayed its decision on approving China's plans to build the largest embassy in Europe in London due to concerns about blacked-out areas in the plans. The project has faced opposition in Britain over security worries, and Beijing has urged the UK to allow the embassy's construction.Key Facts
- The UK extended the deadline to rule on China's embassy plans to October 21.
- China's plans have some areas in the layout blacked out for "security reasons."
- Local opposition stems from fears of security risks and spying.
- Beijing argues that countries have an obligation to support diplomatic buildings.
- The UK government wanted more time to assess responses to the plans.
- China bought the proposed embassy site, Royal Mint Court, in 2018.
- Local councils previously rejected the plans in 2022 due to security concerns.
- Chinese officials have pressed the UK government to approve the embassy plans.
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