Over a thousand people protested against a proposed 'mega-embassy' for China in London, clashing with police outside the Royal Mint Court. Protesters raised concerns about Chinese influence and human rights, demanding the rejection of the development plan.
Clashes broke out with the police as more than a thousand people gathered outside Royal Mint Court, the proposed site for a "mega-embassy" for China in London . Protest ers spilled across the pedestrian crossings on Tower Bridge Road holding signs that said "CCP is watching you, Stop the mega embassy" and "Space for free speech".
The site, which can hold around 1,200 protesters, quickly became overrun with thousands of people, forcing roads to close and bringing traffic in the city centre to a standstill.One woman also appeared to have become unwell at the protest, and was seen lying on the rain-covered road as the at-times raucous crowd gathered, and police circled her. The government is expected to make a decision on the embassy soon, with deputy prime Minister Angela Rayner getting the final say.
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