The protest took place outside the Royal Mint site which is the proposed location for a large scale Chinese embassy that has sparked opposition from a wide range of human rights and pro democracy groups. Among the voices at the event was Tashi a Tibetan woman born in London who spoke openly about her family’s history and the impact of Chinese policies on Tibetan people. Her account was emotional and heartfelt and it offered a powerful personal perspective within a demonstration focused on concerns over surveillance influence and the wider political implications of the embassy plan. Her story added depth to the day’s events and highlighted why many attendees feel strongly about resisting the development.