Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- The British government has formally asked China to explain its controversial embassy relocation plan in London. Concerns have been raised due to partially hidden details in the submitted documents. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner sent a letter on Wednesday to DP9, the firm representing China, seeking clarification. The documents were part of a public inquiry, but some sections were "greyed out" or redacted, reportedly for security reasons.

The new embassy is planned for a large historic site near the Tower of London, replacing the current one in Marylebone. If approved, it would become the biggest Chinese embassy in the UK. The Labour government, which is currently trying to improve its relations with Beijing, is ...