UK approval for China's mega embassy in London was lawful, court rules

LONDON, July 31 - Britain's approval for China to build a vast embassy in London was lawful, the High Court ruled on Friday, rejecting a legal challenge brought by a group of local residents.

The 20,000-square-metre site in London is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area.

Plans for a new Chinese super embassy in central London will go ahead after the High Court blocked a challenge to the controversial site. The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA) had initiated legal action against the government’s housing department and Tower Hamlets council over concerns the embassy could e

Legal ruling comes after Government gave approval for new Chinese embassy despite fears that it will be turned into a huge spying centre

UK approval for China's mega embassy in London was lawful, court rules  Reuters