The British authorities have reportedly demanded that Beijing will explain the areas “gray” in the layout of the enormous connection
The Chinese mission in London has criticized the British authorities to postpone a decision about a planned large Chinese diplomatic compound in the UK.
The project, a name “Super Embassy” In British media, the largest such connection would be in Europe. It has confronted with several bureaucratic setbacks since Beijing applied for a permit for the first time in 2022.
On Saturday, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy expressed in the VK “Serious concern” about the Ministry of Housing, Communities and the postponement of the local government, saying that Beijing had followed everything “Usual diplomatic practices” And relevant procedures in their application and had given extensive answers to the questions from British officials.
“It is an international obligation of the host country to offer support and facilitation for the construction of diplomatic buildings,” The spokesperson stated and noted that the UK is also planning to set up a new building for his own embassy in Beijing.
On Friday, the Financial Times reported that Beijing had refused “Identify … the reason and justification” for the “Gray out” Cultural exchange building and embassy house in the composite layout, despite a request from housing secretary Angela Rayner.
Chinese officials said on Wednesday that they didn’t think it was “Necessary or suitable for providing full internal layout plans … to understand what is allowed,” According to the ft.
The Ministry of Housing said shortly thereafter that it would delay the decision about the application until October 21.
In 2018, China bought the five hectare Royal Mint Court site near the Tower of London. Apart from the main building, the offices, 225 houses and a cultural exchange center would include, according to media reports.
Critics have argued that China de “Super Embassy” For secret surveillance activities.
In recent years, London and Beijing have repeatedly traded allegations of espionage.
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