Question: According to reports, some anti-China elements have once again been hyping up the new Chinese Embassy project in the UK, claiming that it contains "secret facilities" harmful to the UK's national security, and opposing the UK government's approval of the planning application. What is your comment?

Embassy Spokesperson: We strongly condemn the despicable slandering by anti-China elements against the new Chinese Embassy project. No rational person with basic common sense would believe their lies.

The planning and design of the new Chinese Embassy project is of high quality, which has been well recognised by various professional bodies. The planning application has followed the necessary protocol and procedures, and the process is ongoing.

It is an international obligation of the host country to provide support and facilitation for the construction of diplomatic premises. Both China and the UK plan to build new embassies in each other's capitals, and both sides should facilitate each other's efforts.