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China Denies Election Meddling Amid Rising Tensions with Philippines

4/26/2025

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China has firmly rejected accusations of meddling in the Philippines' midterm elections, which the National Security Council (NSC) attributes to state-sponsored efforts, including financing troll farms to sway public opinion against pro-sovereignty candidates. As tensions with Beijing escalate, the Philippine government is actively probing these serious allegations.

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China has firmly rejected accusations of meddling in the Philippines' midterm elections, which the National Security Council (NSC) attributes to state-sponsored efforts, including financing troll farms to sway public opinion against pro-sovereignty candidates. As tensions with Beijing escalate, the Philippine government is actively probing these serious allegations.