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South China Morning Post
03-04-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Sinophobia among Philippine officials? China travel advisory spurs reflection
The Philippines has reassured China that its citizens are not being harassed after the Chinese embassy issued a travel advisory , but analysts warn that local officials may be using Manila's recent crackdowns on espionage and online gaming as cover for their mounting Sinophobia. Advertisement In the advisory issued on Tuesday, the embassy cited incidents of harassment and inspections of Chinese citizens and businesses, along with the increasing number of political gatherings and protests in the Philippines, as risks faced by Chinese nationals. 'Public security in the Philippines has been unstable, with frequent incidents of law enforcement authorities harassing and inspecting Chinese citizens and enterprises,' the embassy said in a statement translated to English. The embassy provided no specific cases, but the advisory came in the wake of the arrest of Chinese nationals for espionage in the Philippines following a crackdown by the local police and military, and a clampdown on the now-banned offshore gaming hubs or so-called Pogos, patronised mostly by Chinese visitors. In January, authorities detained five Chinese nationals for allegedly posing as Taiwanese tourists to spy on the Philippine coastguard and navy in Palawan – an island facing the South China Sea. Advertisement That same month, security forces arrested Chinese national Deng Yuanqing and two Filipino associates for allegedly mapping over 120 key sites on Luzon, including ports and US-accessible military bases.
Khaleej Times
27-01-2025
- Khaleej Times
Wife of Chinese national held in Philippines denies he is a spy
The Filipino wife of a Chinese national arrested recently in the Philippines for alleged espionage denied on Monday that her husband was a spy, saying he worked for a company specialising in self-driving cars. Philippine law enforcers arrested Deng Yuanqing and two other Filipinos on suspicion of espionage on January 17 after seizing equipment they alleged was used to survey facilities that include military bases and key infrastructure. It is not clear how Deng has responded to the accusations. China's embassy in Manila has said the allegations were "baseless". The suspect's wife, Noemi Deng, told a press conference her husband was conducting surveys for a firm that specialises in self-drive cars. "I can only say one thing: he is not a spy," she said. His arrest came at a time of mistrust and maritime rivalry between China and the Philippines and as Manila boosts its security ties with defence ally the United States. Deng said she met her husband online in 2013 and travelled frequently to China, but could not provide details about his professional background. "I am not in a position to answer questions that I cannot truthfully and accurately answer," she said. The Philippines' justice ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
Wife of Chinese national held in Philippines denies he is a spy
MANILA (Reuters) - The Filipino wife of a Chinese national arrested recently in the Philippines for alleged espionage denied on Monday that her husband was a spy, saying he worked for a company specialising in self-driving cars. Philippine law enforcers arrested Deng Yuanqing and two other Filipinos on suspicion of espionage on Jan. 17 after seizing equipment they alleged was used to survey facilities that include military bases and key infrastructure. It is not clear how Deng has responded to the accusations. China's embassy in Manila has said the allegations were "baseless". See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The suspect's wife, Noemi Deng, told a press conference her husband was conducting surveys for a firm that specialises in self-drive cars. "I can only say one thing: he is not a spy," she said. His arrest came at a time of mistrust and maritime rivalry between China and the Philippines and as Manila boosts its security ties with defence ally the United States. Deng said she met her husband online in 2013 and travelled frequently to China, but could not provide details about his professional background. "I am not in a position to answer questions that I cannot truthfully and accurately answer," she said. The Philippines' justice ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Reuters
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Wife of Chinese national held in Philippines denies he is a spy
MANILA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The Filipino wife of a Chinese national arrested recently in the Philippines for alleged espionage denied on Monday that her husband was a spy, saying he worked for a company specialising in self-driving cars. Philippine law enforcers arrested Deng Yuanqing and two other Filipinos on suspicion of espionage on Jan. 17 after seizing equipment they alleged was used to survey facilities that include military bases and key infrastructure. It is not clear how Deng has responded to the accusations. China's embassy in Manila has said the allegations were "baseless". The suspect's wife, Noemi Deng, told a press conference her husband was conducting surveys for a firm that specialises in self-drive cars. "I can only say one thing: he is not a spy," she said. His arrest came at a time of mistrust and maritime rivalry between China and the Philippines and as Manila boosts its security ties with defence ally the United States. Deng said she met her husband online in 2013 and travelled frequently to China, but could not provide details about his professional background. "I am not in a position to answer questions that I cannot truthfully and accurately answer," she said. The Philippines' justice ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Bloomberg
27-01-2025
- Bloomberg
Wife of Alleged Chinese Spy Denies Philippines' Accusation
The Filipino wife of a Chinese national accused of espionage said her husband is not a spy, in a case that comes against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions between the Philippines and China. Deng Yuanqing, along with two local companions, was arrested on Jan. 17 by Philippine authorities on alleged espionage. Authorities found navigational equipment in his car, which they said Deng had used to travel for over a month to access areas near critical infrastructure and military camps in the main Luzon island.
