The UK has approved plans for China to build a large embassy in central London, despite opposition from lawmakers concerned about security risks. Critics fear the embassy could facilitate espionage and threaten Chinese dissidents. The site, purchased in 2018, has faced protests and legal challenges. The decision was made by Local Government Secretary Steve Reed, with the government stating that national security bodies did not raise objections. The approval may lead to a visit by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to China.