China mega-embassy approval further boosts UK relations
South China Morning PostCenter-RightSCO 1 min read 100% complete by Brian Rhoads,Raymond MaJanuary 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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The UK government has approved China's plan to build a large embassy in London, located at the former Royal Mint site near the Tower of London. The 65,000 square meter embassy project had faced previous delays. This approval is expected to improve UK-China relations and potentially pave the way for a visit to Beijing by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which would be the first such trip since 2018. The decision may face legal challenges from local residents. Starmer is scheduled to visit Beijing and Shanghai.
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