The iconic former Royal Mint, which China has chosen for its new London embassy. File photo: Handout The iconic former Royal Mint, which China has chosen for its new London embassy. File photo: Handout
The iconic former Royal Mint, which China has chosen for its new London embassy. File photo: Handout

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Future London embassy’s link to era of Chinese ‘humiliation and sorrow’

  • China acquired the historic Royal Mint site in London in 2018 for its new diplomatic mission
  • Site has historic significance: it took delivery of tonnes of silver that China was forced to pay Britain in the 19th century

Topic |   Britain
Hilary Clarke
Hilary Clarke

Updated: 8:22pm, 26 Mar, 2019

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The iconic former Royal Mint, which China has chosen for its new London embassy. File photo: Handout The iconic former Royal Mint, which China has chosen for its new London embassy. File photo: Handout
The iconic former Royal Mint, which China has chosen for its new London embassy. File photo: Handout
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