China’s mega embassy in London gets the green light, clears way for Starmer visit

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Britain has approved China's plan to construct a large, new embassy in London, a 700,000 sq ft facility at the former Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London. This decision potentially paves the way for a visit to China by Prime Minister Keir Starmer later this month, which would be the first visit by a British leader since 2018. The UK government is also seeking approval for the redevelopment of its own embassy in Beijing. The approval of the new embassy, which will replace the current one in central London, follows three years of opposition and was reportedly a key factor influencing the decision regarding Starmer's trip. While media reports indicate the visit is planned for January 29-31, neither government has officially confirmed it.

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A confirmed trip would mark the first visit by a British leader to China since 2018.

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The new embassy will be roughly 700,000 sq ft (65,030 square metre).

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The embassy will be built at the site of the Royal Mint Court.

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Britain approved China’s plan to build a new embassy in London.

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Starmer would visit Beijing and Shanghai from January 29 to 31.

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Britain on Tuesday approved China’s plan to build a massive new embassy in London, clearing a major hurdle to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China later this month.The roughly 700,000 sq ft (65,030 square metre) embassy will be built at the site of the Royal Mint Court, the former headquarters of Britain’s coin maker, near the London" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="2545" data-entity-type="location">Tower of London. It will replace the Chinese embassy in central London.British media reports have said that Starmer would visit Beijing and Shanghai from January 29 to 31. Neither London nor Beijing has officially confirmed the trip, with analysts suggesting the decision hinged on the approval for the long-delayed mega embassy in London after three years of opposition.The UK government is also trying to get approval for the redevelopment of its Chinese embassy in Beijing.A confirmed trip would mark the first visit by a British leader to China since 2018.More to follow...

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