FUJIAN, China—Filipinos and all other nationalities may now enjoy a 25 percent discount on their fee when getting a Chinese visa. This came after the Chinese Foreign Ministry improved visa and entry policies for foreign nationals for cross-border travel as the country aimed to attract more...
FUJIAN, China—Beijing's top diplomat in Manila protested the Philippines' presence in the West Philippine Sea when he responded to the government's summons following two consecutive water cannon attacks by China on Filipino vessels. Citing the state news agency Xinhua, the Chinese Embassy in...
China is standing by on its decision on its execution of two Filipino nationals convicted of drug trafficking as it said drug-related offenses are a serious crime. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday, Dec. 5, Chinese law stipulates that all people who have committed crime are “equal” in...
China has lashed out against "certain Filipino officials" for supposedly making irresponsible remarks over the arrest of two Chinese nationals who were found with high-powered firearms and suspected to be Beijing's secret agents in the country. In a statement on Friday night, the Chinese Embassy in...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has accused the United States of creating “instabilities” around the world as it called out the latter for meddling in China’s issue with the Philippines on the South China Sea. In a statement on Thursday night, Oct. 26, the embassy said the US is attempting...
DFA Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Jesus Domingo and People's Republic of China Ambassador H.E. Huang Xilian share a toast. Led by H.E. Amb. Huang Xilian, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Republic of the Philippines celebrated the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez says he wants to have "protocols" set up with "friends" from the Chinese Embassy regarding the presence of Chinese vessels within Philippine territory. Romualdez made...
The Japanese Embassy in Manila has expressed concern over the extensive maritime damage in the area frequented by the Chinese militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)—a move that also triggered the Chinese embassy in the country. A tirade from the Chinese embassy came after the Japanese...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Monday, August 14, maintained that the Philippines had expressed commitment to tow away its military vessel, which it said was "put on record and well-documented." Beijing has not shown yet any proof of such a promise; while President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
Chinese martial arts Shaolin Kungfu is coming to the Philippines. The Chinese Embassy in Manila made the announcement on Wednesday, May 31, as China and the Philippines continue to advance their exchanges, especially on people-to-people ties. The performance of the thousand-year old martial arts...
At least five Filipinos are confirmed missing after a Chinese fishing vessel where they were working capsized in the Indian Ocean, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Wednesday. Huang said the embassy is already coordinating with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian has maintained his silence over his controversial remark related to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan and instead called to maintain the friendship between the Philippines and China. In his first public appearance on Wednesday after issuing...
