UK Lawmakers Press Government to Block Chinese Mega-Embassy in London Over National Security Concerns

The site lies next to sensitive cables serving London’s financial system.An exterior view of the proposed site for the new Chinese Embassy, near Tower Bridge in London on June 23, 2023. Hannah McKay/Reuters1/14/2026|Updated: 1/14/2026UK lawmakers have warned of a potential threat to national security, urging the government to reject plans to construct a new Chinese mega-embassy in London.The Chinese regime purchased the Royal Mint Court site in 2018 and wants to convert it to build a much larger embassy than its existing building in London. The site is located in the City of London, the capital’s financial district.Evgenia FilimianovaAuthorEvgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in foreign policy, economy, and UK politics.Author’s Selected Articles