China has warned the UK of “consequences” amid an escalating row over its delayed application to build a mega-embassy in London.
It comes after the government confirmed it had pushed back a decision on the controversial site for a second time, to 10 December.
On Friday, Beijing’s foreign affairs ministry said the delay went “entirely against the UK’s commitments and previous remarks about improving China-UK relations”.
Downing Street said it did not “recognise any claims of commitments or assurances”, adding that the planning process was independent of ministers.
Asked about the latest delay on Friday, Beijing’s ministry of foreign affairs accused the UK of “constantly complicating and politicizing the matter”.
Spokesman Lin Jian said the UK had “repeatedly put off the approval of the…more
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