Opponents See Long Arm of Beijing

In Giant Chinese Embassy in London, Opponents See Long Arm of Beijing
Britain appears ready to approve what would be the largest diplomatic outpost in Europe, but neighbors and activists fear tapped phone lines and suppressed protests.
Hundreds protest in London against Beijing 'mega embassy'
Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday protested at a site earmarked for Beijing's controversial new embassy in London over human rights and security concerns. "This is about the future of our freedom,
Hundreds protest in London against proposed ‘mega embassy’ for China
The proposed building has sparked fierce opposition from nearby residents, rights groups, critics of China’s ruling Communist Party and others.
Hundreds protest in London against Chinese ‘mega embassy’
The new embassy, if approved by the UK government, would be the “biggest Chinese embassy in Europe”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US congressional committee warns on new Chinese embassy in London
A US House of Representatives committee has sounded the alarm over China’s plan to build a huge embassy in London, saying the project raises “significant security concerns” for the UK financial services industry.
China’s London mega-embassy will put security at risk, warns US
China’s proposed “mega-embassy” in London will put Britain’s national security at risk, a US congressional committee has warned.
Britain lines up new Mandarin-speaking ambassador to help rebuild China ties
Mr Peter Wilson has served as the British ambassador to the Netherlands and Brazil. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Proposed China 'super-embassy' in London poses 'security risks', warn US senators
Proposed China 'super-embassy' in London poses 'security risks', warn US senators - US lawmakers warn China’s proposed ...
Exclusive: UK lines up new ambassador to help rebuild China ties
Britain has lined up a Mandarin-speaking diplomat whose father was a governor of Hong Kong as the next ambassador to China, ...
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David Lammy vows 'robust and constructive' stance on China as he meets minister in London... with PM mulling trip to Beijing
Critics have warned against 'kowtowing' to Beijing as ministers scramble to ... a new Chinese embassy to be built near the Tower of London, amid concerns it could be used for spying purposes.
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London production of classic Hollywood musical makes a Beijing splash
The musical was first staged in London's West End in 1983. A revival in 2012 led to it winning four Laurence Olivier Awards ...
Why Would Britain Trade a London Icon to China for Peanuts?
The presence of so many Hong Kong protesters outside Beijing's proposed mega-embassy at the former Royal Mint points to the ...
Freeport set to resume copper concentrate exports from Indonesia this month, sources say
Freeport McMoRan is expected to resume shipments of copper concentrate from Indonesia this month under a new export licence ...