Manila's spy scare trumped-up speculation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manila's spy scare trumped-up speculation

China Daily  

The Philippine vessel 9701 intentionally rams the port side of the China Coast Guard ship 5205 in the lagoon of Xianbin Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao, Aug 31, 2024. The Chinese embassy in the Philippines has denounced the allegation as "baseless speculation" and made solemn representations to the Philippine side, demanding consular access to the arrested Chinese citizen who has been in the country for five years. That the incident happened only weeks after a Philippine government vessel deliberately crashed into a China Coast Guard ship in waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea in December has naturally led to speculation that the Philippines is using the trumped-up scare as a means to speculate against China and ensure it has the support of the United States under the new administration. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has already called on the Philippine side to duly fulfill its obligations under the bilateral consular treaty, arrange for embassy officials to conduct a consular visit with the Chinese citizen at an early date, and effectively safeguard the lawful rights and interests of Chinese citizens in the Philippines.

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Philippines to scrutinize donations by suspected Chinese spies
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Philippines to scrutinize donations by suspected Chinese spies

Hindustan Times  

MANILA, - The Philippine government will look into cash and other donations made by Chinese Communist Party-affiliated groups led by four Chinese nationals accused of espionage to determine if they were done in good faith, an official said on Monday. Philippines to scrutinize donations by suspected Chinese spies Reuters reported last week that four Chinese nationals arrested by Philippine law …

Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment
1 month ago

Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment

Al Jazeera  

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to boost military cooperation amid mutual concern over China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani and Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr said on Monday they had agreed to establish a “strategic dialogue” between their countries’ militaries and a “high-level framework” for defence equipment and technology cooperation. “We firmly concurred …

Philippines arrests five more Chinese spies amid rising tensions in South China Sea
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Philippines arrests five more Chinese spies amid rising tensions in South China Sea

Firstpost  

The arrests come as confrontations between the two Asian neighbours over contested reefs and waters in the strategic South China Sea have escalated in recent months Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner, National Bureau of Investigation chief Jaime Santiago and undersecretary of the Department of Justice Raul Vasquez wait to start the presentation of five arrested alleged Chinese spies at …

Philippines mayor extradited over accusations of being Chinese spy wants to run for re-election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines mayor extradited over accusations of being Chinese spy wants to run for re-election

The Independent  

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Former Philippines mayor accused of spying for China arrested after police chase across four countries
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Philippines mayor accused of spying for China arrested after police chase across four countries

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fugitive former mayor from …

China launches urgent steps with Philippines to probe killing of citizen
8 months ago

China launches urgent steps with Philippines to probe killing of citizen

China Daily  

China's Ministry of Public Security announced on Thursday that it has immediately initiated law enforcement cooperation with authorities in the Philippines to investigate the recent kidnapping and killing of Chinese citizen surnamed Xia. On July 2, the Chinese embassy in the Philippines stated that it had received a report seeking assistance regarding the kidnapping of a Chinese citizen in the …

Manila recklessly pushing envelope on disputes: China Daily editorial
10 months, 1 week ago

Manila recklessly pushing envelope on disputes: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The latest farce staged by the Philippines to challenge China's sovereignty over Huangyan Island in the South China Sea came to an end on Thursday after a convoy of so-called civilian boats tasked with trespassing into the waters around the Chinese reef — in the name of distributing fuel and food to Filipino fishermen there — called off the plan …

Philippines calls for expelling of Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates
10 months, 1 week ago

Philippines calls for expelling of Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates

The Hindu  

The Philippines' national security adviser called on May 10 for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a Filipino admiral, in a significant escalation of a bitter row over the South China Sea. The expelling of diplomats could intensify a row that has so far seen heated exchanges, diplomatic protests and the ramming …

Philippines calls for expelling of Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates
10 months, 1 week ago

Philippines calls for expelling of Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates

Hindustan Times  

By Karen Lema Philippines calls for expelling of Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates MANILA, - The Philippines' national security adviser called on Friday for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a Filipino admiral, in a significant escalation of a bitter row over the South China Sea. The expelling of …

'Ironclad' support a blank check for trouble if Manila takes it at face value: China Daily editorial
1 year ago

'Ironclad' support a blank check for trouble if Manila takes it at face value: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meet at the presidential palace in Manila, the Philippines on March 19. While Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an interview on Tuesday that the Philippines was not deliberately "provoking the bear" in the belief that it could "run to Big Brother" for protection if the bear …

U.S. using Philippines as 'pawn' in South China Sea: China
1 year ago

U.S. using Philippines as 'pawn' in South China Sea: China

The Hindu  

China on Wednesday accused the United States of using the Philippines as a “pawn” in the South China Sea, as hostilities between the two Asian nations escalate over their territorial dispute in the region. China said it “took control measures” against Philippine ships’ “illegal intrusion” into waters it claims, as well as accusing a Philippine ship of “intentionally” ramming a …

Manila sabotaging consensus with its antics: China Daily editorial
1 year ago

Manila sabotaging consensus with its antics: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Ren'ai Reef Incited by the United States' attempts to muddy the waters of the South China Sea surrounding the Philippines' maritime disputes with China, some Philippine politicians seem bewitched by the illusion that Washington's support will help the Philippines gain the upper hand in the disputes. According to a spokesperson for the China Coast Guard, Chinese maritime law enforcement authorities …

China, Philippines escalate rhetoric in South China Sea collision row
1 year, 5 months ago

China, Philippines escalate rhetoric in South China Sea collision row

Al Jazeera  

Beijing and Manila officials talk of ‘intentional’ and deliberately ‘provocative’ manoeuvres in collision incidents. The Philippines has accused Chinese coastguard vessels of “intentionally” colliding with its vessels on a resupply mission in a disputed part of the South China Sea, saying Beijing is “obfuscating the truth”. On its part, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Monday, warning …

Sea feud with China flares as Marcos prepares for presidency
2 years, 9 months ago

Sea feud with China flares as Marcos prepares for presidency

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government announced Tuesday a new diplomatic protest against China over disputes in the South China Sea, a long-thorny issue that has flared anew as the next Philippine president prepares to take office next month. The Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday it filed a diplomatic protest over China’s imposition early this month of an annual …

China, Philippines swap protests over Manila-occupied island
3 years, 9 months ago

China, Philippines swap protests over Manila-occupied island

The Independent  

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Philippine Foreign Minister takes profanity-laced crack at Beijing over its lingering presence in the South China Sea
3 years, 10 months ago

Philippine Foreign Minister takes profanity-laced crack at Beijing over its lingering presence in the South China Sea

ABC  

Tensions between Beijing and Manila over the South China Sea have risen another notch after the Philippines' Foreign Secretary published an obscene tweet to order Chinese ships to leave the disputed waters. Key points: The Philippine Foreign Ministry has accused China of following and hindering Philippine coast guard vessels President Rodrigo Duterte has pursued warmer ties with Beijing but the …

‘GET THE F*** OUT’: Filipino diplomat fumes over China incursions
3 years, 10 months ago

‘GET THE F*** OUT’: Filipino diplomat fumes over China incursions

Al Jazeera  

Foreign Minister Teodoro Locsin tweets expletive-laced message against Beijing even as Philippine president shies away from confrontation. After his comments lit up social media, Locsin commented further on Tuesday: “If Wang Yi is following Twitter then I’m sorry for hurting his feelings but his alone”, referring to his Chinese counterpart. Locsin frequently uses strong language on social media and defended …

Philippine police arrest over 500 mostly Chinese for fraud
5 years, 5 months ago

Philippine police arrest over 500 mostly Chinese for fraud

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine police and immigration authorities said they have arrested more than 500 illegally working foreigners, mostly Chinese involved in telecommunications and investment scams, in one of the biggest such mass arrests this year. Similar recent mass arrests indicate criminal syndicates involved in fraud and illegal online gambling may be trying to move their operations to the Philippines, …

17 Chinese fugitives nabbed in Philippines
12 years, 1 month ago

17 Chinese fugitives nabbed in Philippines

China Daily  

MANILA - Philippine authorities have arrested 17 Chinese nationals wanted for internet fraud and cybercrimes in China, a senior government official said Friday. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Ricardo David Jr said the alien fugitives, 15 of them women, were arrested in Makati City, Metro Manila last Monday during an operation conducted by elements of the immigration fugitive search unit. He …

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