Britain’s High Court has ruled that government approval for China’s planned new embassy in London was lawful, dismissing a legal challenge brought by local residents.⁣ ⁣ The proposed embassy will be built at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, after the project was approved in January. The decision came shortly before then-Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China, the first by a British leader since 2018.⁣ ⁣ Residents opposed to the development launched a legal bid, but the High Court rejected the challenge - finding that the residents' association had not provided sufficient evidence that their human rights would likely be affected.⁣ ⁣ The court also dismissed arguments relating to planning conditions and the alleged failure to disclose relevant documents during the approval process.⁣ ⁣ #UK #China #London #Embassy ⁣