shockedcanadian
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Though they acknowledge it is a security threat. They know Chinese spies were reading their cables even as they tried to hide it from America.
In plain English, European leaders are compromised. Probably much further up the chain than Americans (and Canadians) understand.
America it is up to you to save the West again. This time you are primarily on your own, plus Japan. Also, keep Taiwan close, secure and pro-American. Our future depends on it because until Europe cleans house they cannot be trusted. This is an absurd decision.
www.bbc.com
The UK has approved China's plans for a huge new embassy in central London, despite opponents warning it could be used as a base for spying and pose security risks.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis said intelligence agencies had been "integral" to the process and he was "content any risks are being appropriately managed".
The decision, which has repeatedly been delayed, had posed a challenge for the government, as it seeks to balance its desire for closer ties with Beijing with warnings of the threat posed by China.
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer is expected to visit Beijing early this year, becoming the first UK prime minister to do so since 2018.
In plain English, European leaders are compromised. Probably much further up the chain than Americans (and Canadians) understand.
America it is up to you to save the West again. This time you are primarily on your own, plus Japan. Also, keep Taiwan close, secure and pro-American. Our future depends on it because until Europe cleans house they cannot be trusted. This is an absurd decision.
UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in London
Critics of the project - including some Labour MPs - warn it could pose a security risk.
www.bbc.com
The UK has approved China's plans for a huge new embassy in central London, despite opponents warning it could be used as a base for spying and pose security risks.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis said intelligence agencies had been "integral" to the process and he was "content any risks are being appropriately managed".
The decision, which has repeatedly been delayed, had posed a challenge for the government, as it seeks to balance its desire for closer ties with Beijing with warnings of the threat posed by China.
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer is expected to visit Beijing early this year, becoming the first UK prime minister to do so since 2018.
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