China will have the largest embassy in London, the former Royal Mint
The UK High Court on Friday threw out a challenge against UK authorities' decision to permit a new Chinese super embassy in central London. The challenge was brought by a neighborhood group called the Royal Mint Court Residents' Association (RMCRA), which represents families and businesses in roughly 100 properties around the planned embassy site.
A UK High Court has dismissed a challenge against a decision to allow China to build its largest embassy in central London. The Royal Mint Court Residents Association, representing properties in the area, argued the embassy could increase terrorist risks, target dissidents, enforce draconian laws, and pose fire hazards. However, the court found no convincing evidence of these risks.
The embassy will be constructed on the former Royal Mint site, adjacent to the Tower of London, covering approximately 20,000 square meters. Beijing acquired the property in 2018 for $327 million with the aim of relocating its embassy from Portland Place. The RMCRA plans to appeal the decision to the UK Supreme Court, confident that Beijing will deem it the final ruling.
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