Philippines nabs alleged Chinese spies amid South China Sea tensions

Authorities concerned that military, government information is reaching Beijing

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Philippine authorities hold a press conference with Chinese spy suspects standing in the background. © Kyodo

YUKI FUJITA

MANILA -- The Philippines has made a flurry of arrests of Chinese nationals on suspicion of spy activity this year, with officials concerned that Beijing is working to collect government and military information amid tensions in the South China Sea.

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