Secret Room to Be Built in Massive New China Embassy in London Near Cable Lines, Sparking Security Concerns

The proposed Chinese embassy would include 208 underground rooms, including one just a few feet from sensitive UK fiber optic cables.
Published: 1/15/2026, 4:57:36 AM EST

Planning documents show the proposed Chinese embassy would include 208 underground rooms, including one just a few feet from sensitive UK fiber optic cables. Officials are warning that the proximity could put critical data at risk.