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.
Authorities concerned that military, government information is reaching Beijing

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