Tibetans, allies to protest in London against China’s proposed ‘Mega-Embassy’ near Tower of London

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London [UK], August 23 (ANI): Tibetans and their supporting communities in the UK are planning to stage a significant protest in London on August 23, in response to China’s contentious proposal to construct a “mega-embassy" at the former Royal Mint Court, adjacent to the Tower of London, according to a report from Phayul.

The demonstration will kick off at 2 PM outside the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) located in Bedford Square and will conclude at Whitehall, across from 10 Downing Street, around 3:30-4:00 PM. Free Tibet, a UK-based NGO that has been actively opposing the proposed Chinese mega-embassy, stated that the protest intends to raise public consciousness about the embassy project, which they claim poses a significant security danger to the UK, threatens London’s position as a global financial centre, and undermines local liberties. Critics contend that the proposed facility operates more like a “fortified spy hub" than a diplomatic mission, as it would a...

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