Britain panics over China's new 'super embassy' spy concerns

Britain is experiencing serious tensions over China's planned new embassy in London, with growing concerns about potential espionage activities. The proposed 'Super Embassy' would become Europe's largest diplomatic facility, situated on a five-hectare site near the Tower of London that China purchased in 2018.

The complex is designed to be ten times larger than the current mission, featuring a main building, offices, 225 apartments, and a cultural exchange center. Since China's initial application in 2022, the project has faced numerous bureaucratic obstacles.

British authorities are currently demanding clarification about 'grayed-out' areas in the embassy's design plans, which Chinese officials have refused to explain comprehensively. The UK's Housing Ministry has postponed its decision until October 21st, while Chinese representatives argue they've followed all diplomatic procedures and answered officials' questions thoroughly.

Critics worry the embassy could be used for covert surveillance, especially given recent espionage allegations between the two nations.