Boris Johnson approved China's London super-embassy proposal in 2018
Boris Johnson approved designation of Royal Mint Court as Chinese diplomatic premises in May 2018, calling it China's largest overseas diplomatic investment.
Decision on China super embassy in London delayed for second time amid spy row
Approval of China's planned large embassy at Royal Mint Court in central London has been delayed twice amid national security and transparency concerns.
China must reveal full, unredacted London super embassy plans before approval, says minister
Housing Secretary Steve Reed will require full unredacted plans and will prioritise national security before deciding on China's proposed embassy at Royal Mint Court.
Approving controversial Chinese mega-embassy in London 'unlawful,' ministers told amid espionage fears
Opponents are increasing pressure against Beijing's plan to convert Royal Mint Court in East Smithfield into a 20,000 m² embassy amid redacted plans and security concerns.
Approving China embassy would be unlawful, UK government told
Granting planning permission for China's proposed 'mega embassy' at Royal Mint Court would be unlawful; residents fear redactions conceal spaces for interrogation and eviction risk.