Author: Mark Landler and Mara Hvistendahl
Published on: 20/02/2025 | 00:00:00
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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. It was the site of Britain’s Royal Mint, where coins were struck from 1810 to 1975. From the 16th century to the early 18th century, it was a supply yard for the Royal Navy. Chloe Cheung, a representative of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, spoke to more than 1,000 protesters who rallied at the site this month. She warned that the supersized embassy would be “about control, fear and silencing voices” The protesters brandished banners and placards that read, “CCP is Watching You. Stop the Mega Embassy!” But afterward, several acknowledged there had been a shift in the political winds. In 2022, the borough council of Tower The Chinese Embassy in London did not respond to a request for comment. The Chinese authorities have blocked Britain’s plans to rebuild its embassy in Beijing while they await approval for theirs. Britain is looking to China as a source of foreign investment at a time when its economy is stagnating. Professor Travers extended an offer to many Hong Kong residents to live and work in Britain. Chinese officials lobbied members of the council, sending them French wine, tea and, in one case, a Chinese-English children’s book. Critics in Parliament noted that China also orchestrated a letter-writing campaign that included submissions from brand-name companies like Bank of China and Air China. Government officials pointed out that Mr. Lammy and Ms. Cooper did not offer the project unqualified support. In their letter, they said approval should be contingent on making a design change to the front of the embassy. A lawyer for the Chinese government told the public inquiry that China had no intention of altering the design. How Venezuela Helps Fuel Colombian Violence: A decades-old rebel group has waged the worst violence in a generation in Colombia. The Dark Side of a Lobster Fight: As Canada wrangles an epic, decades-long saga of who can fish for lobster, and when emerging threats are heating up the conflict in Nova Scotia. Where Divinity and Politics Meet: The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims.
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