Chinese super embassy project

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The "super embassy" project refers to the overall project of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China to relocate its embassy in the United Kingdom from its current location in Portland Place, London, to the former site of the Royal Mint on the north bank of the River Thames, adjacent to the Tower of London, and to carry out large-scale expansion and renovation. The project was launched in 2018. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China purchased a plot of land of about 5 acres for about £255 million and planned to build a comprehensive diplomatic facility with a total floor area of about 57,000 square meters. After completion, the embassy is expected to become the largest diplomatic institution of China in Europe, and also the largest foreign embassy and consulate in the United Kingdom. Since the plan was made public, its location and design have been controversial. As the base is close to the City of London and has underground fiber optic communication facilities carrying sensitive information...

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