Philippines, China and Donations

China-Linked Donations Under Scrutiny as Espionage Concerns Grow in Philippines
The Philippine government is looking into large donations made by Chinese-linked groups after concerns arose that they might be connected to espionage activities. Authorities are questioning whether these donations were acts of goodwill or if they served a hidden agenda.
Philippines to probe donations from Chinese nationals accused of espionage
Tensions between the Philippines and China have escalated particularly over maritime disputes in the South China Sea
Philippines investigates China-linked donations amid spying concerns
As allegations of espionage swirl, Philippine authorities aim to uncover the true intentions behind the donations to local officials.
Philippine city says donations from alleged Chinese spies were accepted in good faith
A Philippine city that accepted donations of money and policing equipment from groups connected to Chinese nationals subsequently accused of espionage had received them in good faith and without strings attached,
Philippines to Scrutinize Donations by Suspected Chinese Spies
The website of the Qiaoxing Volunteer Group, a Chinese community organization in the Philippines, shows four men detained in late January in the Philippines on charges of
Manila LGU confirms donation of motorbikes from alleged Chinese spies
The Manila Local Government Unit (LGU) confirmed that motorcycles, reportedly donated by alleged Chinese spies, were received by the city’s police force.
Philippines dismisses ‘absurd’ Chinese online claims about Palawan
A number of Chinese social media users claim Palawan was originally called Zheng He Island and that its name has been ...
Philippines confident Trump will continue military patrols to keep China in check in disputed sea
The Philippines' top diplomat to the United States expressed confidence Monday that President Donald Trump’s new ...
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China spies infiltrating LGUs? NBI checking
The National Bureau of Investigation is looking into reports that Chinese spies have been using civic organizations as cover to infiltrate local government units to gather intelligence information.
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‘China’s Palawan claim baseless, inaccurate’
THE House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Tuesday strongly denounced China’s baseless and historically inaccurate claim over Palawan Island, which has recently spread across its social media. The ...
The Philippines becomes the staging ground for a US-led war with China
France, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand—following Washington’s lead—have each staged war games or concluded alliances ...
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Philippines still open to joint exploration with China if legal terms met
Despite rising maritime tensions with China, the Philippines is keeping the door open for possible joint oil and gas ...
Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by burning waste
China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning ...
Japan, Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to mutual alarm over China
Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to ...
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Singapore recruiting auxiliary cops from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Philippines, India and China
Singapore has begun recruiting auxiliary police officers from five more countries — Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the Philippines, India and China — to meet rising security needs amid a shrinking local ...
US and Ally Signal Possible Missile Deployment on China's Doorstep
A visit by the Japanese army to the United States has signaled its possible deployment of an American long-range, hypersonic ...