WE ARE BACK! Mega Embassy? MEGA NO! Joint Rally at Royal Mint Court, Tower Hamlets (15th March from 3pm to 5pm)

Dear Friends and Supporters, 

We are writing to invite you to another important public protest on Saturday, 15th March 2025 from 3pm to 5pm, at Royal Mint Court, Tower Hamlets. This large protest, jointly organised with over twenty community and human rights groups, is a call to action for everyone who values free speech, human rights, and democracy. 

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) plans to establish a massive “super-embassy” at Royal Mint Court, Tower Hamlets, London EC3N 4QN – against the will of the local council and residents. This project is not just an invasion of physical space but a direct threat to the sanctity of our democratic values. By overriding the earlier decisions of local elected councillors, the Labour government is appeasing Beijing’s autocratic regime while trampling on British principles of governance and democracy. 

Why This Protest Matters

This embassy is far more than a diplomatic mission. It represents an alarming expansion of China’s authoritarian influence. If allowed to proceed, it will serve as a hub for surveillance, intimidation, and coercion against critics of the PRC – including Tibetans, Uyghurs, Hongkongers, and others in the UK. 

The government’s decision to approve this embassy despite serious safety concerns previously raised by the Metropolitan Police is deeply troubling. Initially, the police objected to the project, citing inadequate space for large-scale protests, but reportedly under the government’s pressure, the Met Police has changed its position. A sudden reversal in their stance, based on questionable reasoning, has paved the way for this dangerous development. We must respond decisively, proving through our overwhelming presence that this site is unsuitable and that our right to free speech is non-negotiable. 

A Growing Threat to Democracy

The establishment of this “super-embassy” sends a chilling message: that Britain is willing to compromise its democratic ideals to placate a foreign dictatorship. This protest is an opportunity to stand together against the PRC’s growing authoritarianism and assert that Britain’s democratic spaces will not be sacrificed. 

Stand with Us on 15th of March

By attending this protest, you will: 

• Defend Free Speech: Safeguard the UK’s right to peaceful protest against oppressive regimes.
• Amplify the Voices of the Oppressed: Show solidarity with Hongkongers, Tibetans, Uyghurs, Taiwanese, and pro-democracy advocates persecuted by the PRC.
• Demand Accountability: Urge our government to uphold human rights and British democratic values.

What to Expect

• Powerful Speeches: Hear from prominent politicians, activists, and community leaders.
• United Communities: Join over 20 groups, including Hong Kong Watch, Tibetan Community in Britain, Stop Uyghur Genocide, Hongkongers in Britain, Taiwan Democracy and China Deviants standing in solidarity.
• A Historic Moment: Together, we will send an unignorable message to our government and the world.

 Practical Details 

• Date: Saturday, 15th March 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Royal Mint Court, Tower Hamlets, London EC3N 4QN

(Nearest Underground: Tower Hill)

Bring your family, friends, and everyone who believes in democracy and human rights. Our strength lies in our numbers. Let us take to the streets and show the government that Britain will not stand for the encroachment of authoritarianism. 

Together, We Can Make a Difference

This is a critical moment to defend the UK’s democratic spaces and stand against the PRC’s oppressive regime. By uniting, we will show that the voices of free people cannot be silenced. The government’s decision to approve this embassy despite widespread opposition must not go unanswered. 

Let’s make history together. See you on 15th March. Stand strong for free speech, human rights, and democracy.

Yours in Solidarity, 

Phuntsok Norbu
Chairman, Tibetan Community in Britain

www.tibetancommunityuk.netTsering Passang
Founder and Chair, Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM)
www.facebook.com/GATPM2020 / www.Tsamtruk.com

[Op-Ed] China’s ‘Super-Embassy’ in London Must Be Stopped: A Threat to Democracy and Human Rights by Jay Ng and Tsering Passang