UK approves China's largest European embassy in London amid security fears
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Britain approved plans to build a 20,000-square-meter Chinese embassy near London's financial district—China’s largest diplomatic outpost in Europe—despite warnings about security risks due to its proximity to fiber-optic cables; MI5 has not formally objected, and officials say the decision follows planning rules, reflecting a balancing act between economic ties and national security.
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