UK High Court upholds planning permission for China's new super-embassy near Tower
A UK High Court dismissed a legal challenge to allow construction of China's new "super-embassy" near London's Tower of London. The Royal Mint Court Residents' Association opposed the project, citing security risks and concerns about diplomatic immunity affecting fire safety enforcement. Two judges upheld the planning permission granted by the government and Tower Hamlets council.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 11:47 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 11:50 UTC
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