<p>China wants to build a new embassy in the heart of historic London that would be the biggest in Europe. Many locals and activists say it would be a threat to security and privacy, with the UK government set to make a decision on the proposal in the coming days. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz speaks to one political dissident from Hong Kong who fears for her safety if plans are allowed to go ahead.</p>
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Chinese ‘super embassy’ in UK sparks security fears

China wants to build a new embassy in the heart of historic London that would be the biggest in Europe. Many locals and activists say it would be a threat to security and privacy, with the UK government set to make a decision on the proposal in the coming days. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz speaks to one political dissident from Hong Kong who fears for her safety if plans are allowed to go ahead.

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<p>China wants to build a new embassy in the heart of historic London that would be the biggest in Europe. Many locals and activists say it would be a threat to security and privacy, with the UK government set to make a decision on the proposal in the coming days. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz speaks to one political dissident from Hong Kong who fears for her safety if plans are allowed to go ahead.</p>
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