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Chinese Embassy Rejects Stratbase Report, Raises Concerns Over 'Double Standards'
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The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has pushed back against a recent report by the Stratbase Institute, rejecting allegations that China is conducting influence operations in the country.
In a statement, the embassy criticized the report titled *“United Front Operations in the Philippines,”* describing it as baseless and accusing it of promoting “slander and defamation” against China. The statement forms part of a broader response addressing several issues raised in the report.
Focusing on what it called “double standards,” the embassy defended Chinese-language education in the Philippines, emphasizing that such programs have long-standing cultural roots. It noted that Chinese schools and language instruction predate current geopolitical tensions and are tied to the heritage of the Filipino-Chinese community, serving as a bridge between the Philippines and China rather than a political tool.
The embassy also cited a March 23 statement from the Department of Education (Philippines), which rejected claims that public schools are being used for foreign political influence. According to the agency, all educational programs adhere to the 1987 Constitution and existing laws that safeguard national sovereignty and student welfare.
In its statement, the Chinese Embassy further questioned whether critics are applying consistent standards when assessing foreign influence, suggesting that some accusations may reflect bias. It urged observers to reassess what it described as a flawed “narrative analysis,” arguing that the issue lies not in Chinese influence but in perceived double standards behind the allegations.
In a statement, the embassy criticized the report titled *“United Front Operations in the Philippines,”* describing it as baseless and accusing it of promoting “slander and defamation” against China. The statement forms part of a broader response addressing several issues raised in the report.
Focusing on what it called “double standards,” the embassy defended Chinese-language education in the Philippines, emphasizing that such programs have long-standing cultural roots. It noted that Chinese schools and language instruction predate current geopolitical tensions and are tied to the heritage of the Filipino-Chinese community, serving as a bridge between the Philippines and China rather than a political tool.
The embassy also cited a March 23 statement from the Department of Education (Philippines), which rejected claims that public schools are being used for foreign political influence. According to the agency, all educational programs adhere to the 1987 Constitution and existing laws that safeguard national sovereignty and student welfare.
In its statement, the Chinese Embassy further questioned whether critics are applying consistent standards when assessing foreign influence, suggesting that some accusations may reflect bias. It urged observers to reassess what it described as a flawed “narrative analysis,” arguing that the issue lies not in Chinese influence but in perceived double standards behind the allegations.
Mar 30, 2026
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