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China Slams Philippines Over Education Influence Warning

8/4/2026

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China accused the Philippines of an “extremely serious political provocation” after Manila warned about Chinese influence in education on August 4, 2026.
The Philippine defence department said state-backed exchange programmes need oversight because China’s national security law requires cooperation with intelligence agencies.
China’s foreign ministry called Manila’s statement “filled with lies and malicious attacks” and blamed a small group of anti-China forces.

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China accused the Philippines of an “extremely serious political provocation” after Manila warned about Chinese influence in education on August 4, 2026.
The Philippine defence department said state-backed exchange programmes need oversight because China’s national security law requires cooperation with intelligence agencies.
China’s foreign ministry called Manila’s statement “filled with lies and malicious attacks” and blamed a small group of anti-China forces.