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In a statement, the Congressional Committee, chaired by Republican John Moolenaar, said: ‘The PRC’s mega-embassy in the UK raises significant security concerns: from interference and surveillance to risks for sensitive infrastructure like London’s financial services.

‘We must work to urgently address this issue and work with our allies to protect national security.’

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[–] Mannimarco@lemmy.dbzer0.com 40 points 3 weeks ago

Oh now they're allies?, get fucked US

[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 30 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Shut up US, leave them alone. Focus on the biggest security "concern" in the world right now, President FElon.

[–] Arbiter@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago

I mean, two things can be true.

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 16 points 3 weeks ago

Only the US is allowed to undermine our democratic institutions to further its own interests.

[–] jlh@lemmy.jlh.name 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

"raises significant security concerns: from interference and surveillance to risks for sensitive infrastructure like London’s financial services."

Are we talking about the PRC or the US?

[–] phdepressed@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Both right now. But China more competent than current US

[–] BigMacHole@lemm.ee 5 points 3 weeks ago

Instead they should let Chyna Bribe our Politicians! It's MUCH Cheaper!

[–] jimmy90@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

having that many chinese diplomats in London seems excessive

there will inevitably be more spies, that's just the way it works unfortunately