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Chinese Embassy Move to Former Royal Mint Site Fuels Social Unrest and Security Fears

The Chinese government’s plan to relocate its UK embassy to the site of the former Royal Mint in London’s financial district has sparked widespread social unease and heightened national security concerns. The proposed location, near Parliament and critical telecommunications infrastructure, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, security experts, and the public, who fear it...

Hong Kong Debates Same-Sex Partnership Registration Amid Fiery Legislative Remarks, Contrasting with Asian Peers

The Hong Kong government tabled a bill in the Legislative Council (LegCo) proposing a “same-sex partnership registration scheme” to comply with a landmark 2023 Court of Final Appeal (CFA) ruling in Sham Tsz Kit v Secretary for Justice. The CFA mandated that by October 2025, the government must establish a legal framework to recognise same-sex partnerships...

High Court Rules UK Export of F‑35 Components to Israel Lawful Despite Humanitarian Concerns

London’s High Court today dismissed a legal challenge brought by Palestinian NGO Al‑Haq and UK-based Global Legal Action Network, alongside Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam. The claim centred on the UK government’s decision to exempt certain F‑35 fighter jet spare parts from an arms export suspension imposed in September 2024, arguing the components...

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Chinese Embassy Move to Former Royal Mint Site Fuels Social Unrest and Security Fears

The Chinese government’s plan to relocate its UK embassy to the site of the former Royal Mint in London’s financial district has sparked widespread social unease and heightened national security concerns. The proposed location, near Parliament and critical telecommunications infrastructure, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, security experts, and the public, who fear it…