Beijing's 'super embassy' plan in London tests UK-China reset

Trump administration concerns add to local privacy, national security worries

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Protesters in March oppose the site in London proposed for a new Chinese embassy.  © Reuters

CLEMENT NGU

LONDON -- "The idea that what I do in my own home will be under camera surveillance is deeply disturbing," said Mark Nygate, after attending his fourth protest on Saturday against China's plan to build a "super embassy" just eight meters from the boundary of his garden.

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