UK approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite fears of surveillance among exiles

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Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 20: The United Kingdom government on Tuesday approved plans for China to construct what will become its largest embassy in Europe, a contentious decision that has drawn criticism from security experts, opposition lawmakers, and human rights groups concerned about espionage and the surveillance of dissidents, including Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Hong Kong activists living in exile.

The approval permits Beijing to develop a vast diplomatic complex at Royal Mint Court, a historic site near the Tower of London, following years of political delays and legal challenges. The project was formally signed off by UK Housing and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed, overriding o...

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