Four Chinese nationals accused by the Philippines of espionage led Chinese Communist Party-affiliated groups that made donations of cash to a Philippine city and vehicles to two police forces, according to photos,

Four Chinese nationals are accused of espionage by the Philippines for allegedly gathering naval intelligence while leading civic groups that donated to local police forces and city officials. These groups are linked to the Chinese Communist Party,

The Philippines has the sovereign and inherent right to upgrade its defense capabilities, the National Security Council (NSC) said.

The Chinese government has not publicly staked a claim to Palawan. While the Chinese platforms are not official government channels, social media in China is closely monitored and controlled. Neither the Chinese nor the Philippine governments have commented on the social media posts. A Palawan politician ridiculed the Chinese online comments.

Further actions by Manila, including construction efforts to reinforce the BRP Sierra Madre, a World War II-era tank landing ship deliberately positioned on the Second Thomas Shoal in 1999, have been denounced by Beijing as unacceptable.

As the Philippines, United States, and even Japan look back at the lessons from the 1945 Battle of Manila, so too must the three allies think about the challenges of the present

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