Over 160 Chinese citizens who were allegedly engaged in offshore gambling activities in the Philippines have been repatriated to China, according to officials.
The Chinese nationals were reportedly running illegal online gambling operations in the Philippines, which is a growing concern for both countries. In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of Chinese nationals involved in illegal gambling activities in the Philippines, prompting the authorities to crack down on this illegal industry.
The repatriation of the Chinese citizens was a joint operation between Chinese and Filipino authorities, with the Chinese embassy in Manila working closely with local law enforcement agencies to escalate the issue.
According to reports, the Chinese nationals were operating illegal gambling operations using fake online gaming licenses and were evading taxes in both countries. The Chinese government has been cracking down on illegal gambling activities in recent years, and this latest incident is part of a wider effort to curb the problem.
The repatriation of the Chinese nationals comes at a time when tensions between China and the Philippines are already high due to territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The two countries have been engaged in a long-standing territorial dispute over the resource-rich waters, with both sides claiming ownership of the area.
The Chinese embassy in Manila has reiterated its commitment to working with the Filipino government to combat illegal gambling activities and to strengthen cooperation between the two countries on this issue. The embassy has also called for stricter regulations and enforcement measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
It is yet to be seen what action will be taken against the Chinese nationals once they are returned to China. However, it is clear that both countries are taking a strong stance against illegal gambling activities, and are working together to address the issue.
