London, Aug. 13 -- The Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary of the United Kingdom, Angela Rayner, has officially requested that the Chinese government clarify why sections of its architectural designs for a proposed "super-embassy" in central London have been significantly redacted, cautioning that a lack of transparency might endanger planning approval, according to Phayul's report.

In a letter sent to the Chinese Embassy in London, Rayner insisted on either unredacted designs for the project or a comprehensive explanation regarding the redactions, which obscure critical portions of the proposed Cultural Exchange Building and Embassy House.

Clarification is sought within two weeks, establishing a deadline of August 20, just week...