Following our reporting that China's new embassy site in London could give access to vital communication cables, the UK foreign secretary and home secretary have signaled support for the plans.

REMINDER: UK intelligence warned the govt that China could tap the cables.
Reposted from Lucy Fisher
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They set out clear support while outlining conditions, in letter to planning inspector seen by FT

Pair stress importance of UK/China both ‘having functioning diplomatic premises’

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