Starmer Pushes Ahead With China Reset Despite Spying Fears

The UK government appears poised to approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to put spying fears aside and revive his plans for a diplomatic reset with Beijing.

Key British ministers in recent days signaled satisfaction with Chinese efforts to resolve security concerns related to Beijing’s proposal to establish Europe’s largest diplomatic compound on the former site of the Royal Mint in London. That sets the stage for the government to approve the controversial project by Jan. 20, and for Starmer to travel to the world’s second-largest economy days later.