The British government on Wednesday asked China explain partially redacted plans it has submitted for its new London embassy project, which has fanned worries from residents and human rights advocates.

China has sought for several years to move its embassy from the chic Marylebone district to a sprawling historic site in the shadow of the Tower of London.

It would be the largest embassy complex in Britain, and the project comes as the Labour government is looking to reset long-fraught ties with Beijing.

On Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner sent a letter to the firm DP9 that represents the Chinese government, requesting details on some documents transmitted during a public inquiry.

Rayner sought in particular details on portions of the plans that had been "greyed-out" or "r

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