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Philippines-China academic ties strained by security concerns

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Rising geopolitical tensions between the Philippines and China have led to the disruption of academic and cultural exchanges, with approximately 150 Chinese teachers leaving the Philippines due to security concerns raised by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr. This action risks further isolating the two nations and closing off vital channels for communication and understanding. The departure of these teachers follows a series of escalating incidents, including raids on businesses, maritime clashes, and arrests of citizens from both countries. AI

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Philippines-China academic ties strained by security concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucio Blanco Pitlo III ·

    National security must not kill Philippines-China academic ties

    Educational and cultural exchanges have become a new casualty of rising tensions between the Philippines and China. About 150 Chinese teachers have left the Philippines months after Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr renewed warnings that such people-to-people ties could pose…

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