中国雄心勃勃的伦敦大使馆项目引发安全担忧,等待英国副首相作出决定。 China's ambitious London embassy project sparks security fears, awaiting UK deputy PM's decision.

中国计划在2018年以3.12亿美元购买的塔桥附近伦敦皇家薄荷法院建造一个大型大使馆。 China plans to build a large embassy in London's Royal Mint Court, near Tower Bridge, purchased for $312 million in 2018. 当地居民和警察对潜在的安全和隐私问题感到关切,担心随机搜查和间谍活动。 Local residents and the police are concerned about potential security and privacy issues, fearing random searches and espionage. 联合王国副总理安吉拉·雷纳将在9月9日前做出决定。 The UK's deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, is set to make a decision by September 9. 积极分子警告民主和安全面临的风险。 Activists warn of risks to democracy and security.