Philippines arrests Chinese national on suspicion of spying

Suspect equipped to survey critical infrastructure and military installations

20250120 Philippines, Chinese espionage

Gen. Romeo Brawner, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, told the press on Jan. 20: "We are just looking into the overall espionage effort of China." © Reuters

MANILA (Reuters) -- Philippine law enforcers have arrested a Chinese national on suspicion of espionage, recovering in his possession equipment authorities believe could be used for spying on military facilities.

The suspect, identified as Deng Yuanqing, was presented to media on Monday, along with two other alleged Filipino cohorts.

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