China plans to build a mega embassy on the former site of the Royal Mint Court in London. After the Labour government announced its intervention in the approval process, the local council was sidelined, and residents have become increasingly anxious, fearing for their privacy and security.

Green Bean Media interviewed Mark Nygate, a resident living in an estate near the Royal Mint Court, separated from the embassy staff quarters by just a fence. While worried about privacy concerns, he is also anxious that everyday activities — such as taking photographs, or hanging a bird feeder on a tree — could be misinterpreted by Chinese authorities as suspicious or even espionage-related. He also expressed gratitude to Hong Kongers for donating funds to support residents in hiring legal representation.

Peter Golds, a councillor from the Tower Hamlets district where the mega embassy is planned, believes that if the Labour government approves the project, it will likely face a judicial review challenge. He also noted that the proposed embassy site was once a plague pit with significant historical value. Meanwhile, the Muslim community is aware about the Xinjiang issue, and the city council is considering naming surrounding roads “Uyghur Place” and “Hong Kong Road.”

Host: Steve Vines

Guests

▌Peters Golds, Tower Hamlets Councillor

▌Mark Nygate, Treasurer of Royal Mint Court Residents Association