I hope that this is purely for historical reasons and that ZSL isn't just pandering to geopolitical interest groups.
(Although given my current circumstances I am all in favour of strong Anglo-
Chinese relations)
I love your ironic comments. And to top it: I'm so happy that this space has been used for such a wonderful statue and not for an (extension of an) exhibit and that the money they spent for that statue not has been used for an improvement....