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Protests Erupt Over China's Proposed 'Mega-Embassy' in London

More than a thousand protesters gathered outside Royal Mint Court to oppose China's proposed mega-embassy in London, holding signs that said, 'CCP is watching you, Stop the mega embassy' and 'Space for free speech'.
The proposed site for the embassy, which China purchased in 2018, would become the largest embassy in Europe, but it still lacks UK permission to proceed.
Former Security Minister Tom Tugendhat warned that allowing the embassy would be a 'grave mistake' and signal that the UK government hasn't learned from past foreign influence attempts.
A planning inquiry for the embassy is set to begin on February 11, with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner expected to make the final decision.

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Hong Kong Free Press

Hundreds protest in London against Beijing’s plan for ‘mega embassy’

Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday protested at a site earmarked for Beijing's controversial new embassy in London.

14 days ago·Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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VOA News

Hundreds protest in London against proposed 'mega embassy' for China

The proposed move has sparked fierce opposition from nearby residents, rights groups, critics of China's ruling Communist Party

14 days ago·United States

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Firstpost News

Protests erupt in London over China’s ‘mega embassy’ plan amid security, surveillance concerns

China has for several years been trying to relocate its embassy, currently in the British capital's upmarket Marylebone district, to the sprawling historic site in the shadow of the Tower of London.

14 days ago·Mumbai, India

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