The construction of a new Chinese embassy in London has been revived despite prior suspensions due to espionage fears among residents and officials. Angela Rayner has intervened in the decision-making process, leading to renewed discussions between diplomats. The location's proximity to vital communication infrastructure raises cybersecurity risks, prompting concerns from US officials about potential intelligence sharing. The move has been labeled a significant diplomatic flashpoint, with critics warning it could symbolize Beijing's strategic influence over London and threaten national security for both the UK and the US.
The United States is deeply concerned about providing China with potential access to the sensitive communications of one of our closest allies.
This development would raise serious concerns in the United States and could be viewed as an act of strategic overreach by Beijing and a curious error in judgment by London.
The Chinese Communist Party has a clear track record of targeting critical infrastructure, he said.
It's time to send Xi Jinping a clear message: no matter the pressure or coercion, the UK and US won't trade away national security.
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