China has planned its new embassy building in Britain in full compliance with international diplomatic practices and relevant local laws, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
Guo made the remarks in response to a media query about the issue after the British government approved China's plan on Tuesday to build its largest embassy in Europe in London.
"It is a host country's international obligation to provide support and convenience for the construction of diplomatic premises. The planning and design of the new Chinese Embassy in Britain is a high-quality project. Its application and approval have strictly followed international diplomatic practice and local laws and procedures," Guo said.
He also responded to a media query about high-level exchanges between China and Britain.
"At a time when the international situation is turbulent and unstable, China and Britain, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, deeper cooperation and exchange between them will no doubt serve their interests and those of the world," Guo said.
China's new UK embassy plan complies with local laws: spokesman
