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China warns Chinese citizens over ‘unstable public security’ in PH

Chinese flags wave with Philippine flags along Roxas Boulevard in Manila on November 19, ahead of Chinese president Xi Jinping's state visit in the country. Xi will be visiting the country from November 20 to 21. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

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Flying the Chinese flag

Carmelle Lacuata

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17435253310941743525327901.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Chinese flags wave with Philippine flags along Roxas Boulevard in Manila on November 19, 2018, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&#x27;s state visit in the country. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/file"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Chinese flags wave with Philippine flags along Roxas Boulevard in Manila on November 19, 2018, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&#x27;s state visit in the country. <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/file </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday issued an advisory for Chinese citizens in the country over what it called as “unstable public security”.</p><p>In an <a href="http://ph.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/lsfw/202504/t20250401_11585749.htm">advisory posted on its website</a>, the embassy claimed that Chinese citizens and businesses have been &quot;frequently interrogated and harassed&quot; by Philippine authorities, and security risks faced by Chinese nationals have also increased.</p><p>The embassy told Chinese citizens in the Philippines and those planning to travel to the country to “strengthen security precautions and emergency preparedness” and to “reduce unnecessary outings”. </p><p>They are also advised to stay away from crowded places and political gatherings, and to abide by local laws and regulations.</p><p>The embassy told Chinese nationals to “beware of falling into security traps and snares”, while Chinese tourists are asked to “conduct risk assessments and make prudent travel decisions”.</p><p>The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines has yet to issue a statement regarding the Chinese embassy advisory.</p><p>In March, Philippine authorities said it would look into reports of the presence of alleged Chinese spies in the country, with some even giving donations to Philippine government agencies.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/2/2/expert-warns-of-nat-l-security-threat-amid-alleged-chinese-spies-arrests-1716">&#x27;The tip of the iceberg&#x27;: Expert warns of nat&#x27;l security threat amid alleged Chinese spies arrests</a></div><p>In late January, some Chinese nationals, who posed as tourists, were arrested for suspected espionage in Palawan and in Manila.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/29/nbi-arrests-5-chinese-nationals-suspected-of-espionage-1850">NBI arrests 5 Chinese nationals suspected of espionage</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/30/alleged-chinese-spies-posed-as-tourists-in-palawan-official-0920">Alleged Chinese spies posed as tourists in Palawan: official</a></div><p>Philippine and Chinese vessels have been engaged in months of confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.</p><p>Beijing claims almost the entirety of the crucial waterway, despite an international ruling that its assertion has no merit.</p><p>In late March, US defense chief Pete Hegseth met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday, saying the two countries must stand &quot;shoulder to shoulder&quot; in the face of the threat represented by China.</p><p>Hegseth&#x27;s meeting at the presidential palace in Manila comes as he opens a tour of Pacific allies that risks being overshadowed by a mounting scandal over leaked plans for military strikes.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/28/us-philippines-must-stand-shoulder-to-shoulder-in-face-of-china-threat-hegseth-1036">US, Philippines must stand &#x27;shoulder to shoulder&#x27; in face of China threat: Hegseth</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/3/28/china-no-problem-with-freedom-of-navigation-in-south-china-sea-2142">China: &#x27;No problem with freedom of navigation in South China Sea&#x27;</a></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WHRYyJD6fWQ??si=3Gvf5amP6SZ5Qdcl&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday issued an advisory for Chinese citizens in the country over what it called as “unstable public security”.</p>

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday issued an advisory for Chinese citizens in the country over what it called as “unstable public security”.