Britain approves China's application to build "mega" embassy in London
Britain has approved China's application to build a "mega" embassy in London after months of delays and wrangling. Lawmakers, residents and Chinese dissidents-in-exile have voiced opposition to the 20,000 square-meter (215,000 square-foot) site at Royal Mint Court.
NORTH
Tower of
London
Embassy
building
Proposed site for
China’s new embassy
Proposed site for
China’s new embassy
Offices
Cultural
exchange
Staff accommodation
Staff accommodation
Residents in this area
have opposed the plans
300ft
100m
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Tower Bridge
NORTH
Tower of
London
River
Thames
Embassy
building
Proposed site for
China’s new embassy
Offices
Cultural
exchange
Staff accommodation
Residents in this area
have opposed the plans
300ft
100m
NORTH
Tower Bridge
Tower of
London
Embassy
building
River Thames
Proposed site for
China’s new embassy
Offices
Cultural
exchange
Staff accommodation
St Katharine’s
Wharf
Residents in this area
have opposed the plans
300ft
100m
