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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Christopher McKeon

RARE PHOTOS: New chinese embassy approved despite warning security risks cannot be eliminated | Rare Historical Photos

Opponents of the new Chinese embassy have said they will continue their campaign through the courts (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ministers have approved a new Chinese embassy in London despite intelligence agencies saying they cannot eliminate the risks to national security.

Local Government Secretary Steve Reed approved plans for the building at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, on Tuesday.

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