Mrs Khan said: “We welcome the relocation of the Chinese Embassy and its staff moving to Tower Hamlets. “But as new neighbours and friends we must continue to make clear where our own standards and principles apply.” The motion adds that the council should urge the Chinese and Hong Kong Governments to reconsider the imposition of National Security Law legislation and should campaign against the human rights’ abuses against the Uyghur Muslims. Mrs Khan added: “The borough has a long and proud history of being the first home in the UK for many people fleeing persecution in their original countries. And that those earlier arrivals are now British citizens.”