The British government has approved the construction of a mega Chinese embassy in London, despite concerns about espionage and previous protests.

The British government gave the green light on Tuesday for the construction of a mega-embassy for China in London, despite criticism from some parliamentarians who fear that the new headquarters could be used for espionage. The embassy will be moved from the Marylebone area to a historic zone near the Tower of London and the City, the financial center of the capital. The decision was delayed for three years due to protests from locals and pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong, but was approved ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China.

According to sources, the new headquarters will have 208 underground secret rooms, including a "hidden room" next to sensitive communication cables. Critics warn that a larger embassy will allow China to supplement its diplomatic staff and the number of spies in the United Kingdom. MI5 has assured that it has the capacity to monitor suspicious activities.