英国推迟对中国驻伦敦大型大使馆的决定, UK delays decision on China's mega embassy in London due to security concerns over blacked-out plans.

英国政府已将其关于中国计划在伦敦建造欧洲最大的大使馆的决定推迟到10月21日。 The UK government has postponed its decision on China's plans to build Europe's largest embassy in London until October 21. 北京拒绝解释为何部分计划被封锁, 引起安全顾虑。 The delay comes after Beijing refused to explain why parts of the plans were blacked out, raising security concerns. 地方当局和议员都反对该项目,声称存在潜在的间谍风险。 Local authorities and MPs have opposed the project, citing potential spying risks. 中国政府于2018年购买了皇家明特法院的场地,但其规划许可曾被拒绝。 The Chinese government bought the Royal Mint Court site in 2018, but its planning permission was previously rejected.