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Chinese Embassy

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 20919

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has discussed the building of a new Chinese Embassy in London with the Chinese Government by HM Government since July 2024.

Answered by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The planning decision on the proposed Chinese Embassy at Royal Mint Court was taken independently by the then Secretary of State for Housing, Steve Reed. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials speak regularly with the Chinese officials about a range of issues.

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