Philippines Suspects China’s Spy Arrests Are Retaliation in Growing Espionage Tensions

The Philippine government has expressed serious concern over the arrest of three Filipino citizens in China on espionage charges, suggesting the move may be retaliatory. The National Security Council (NSC) emphasized that the individuals are ordinary citizens with no military background, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the charges and alleged confessions. This development follows Manila’s recent crackdown on suspected Chinese spies within the Philippines. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing legal support to the detained Filipinos through its consulate in Guangzhou. The incident has heightened diplomatic tensions between the two countries amid ongoing geopolitical friction.