The British side approved the planning application for the new building of the Chinese embassy in the UK, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: it is the host country's obligation.

On January 21st, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, presided over a routine press conference. A reporter from the British Broadcasting Corporation asked about the British government's announcement on the 20th regarding the approval of the new building plan for the Chinese Embassy in the UK. What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' comment on this? Guo Jiakun stated that providing support and facilitation for the construction of diplomatic premises is an international obligation of the host country. "The design of the new building plan for the Chinese Embassy in the UK is of high quality, and the application and approval process fully comply with international diplomatic practices as well as local laws and regulations."