Philippines Arrests 3 Defense Personnel Over China Spy Claims

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Philippine authorities have arrested three defense personnel accused of passing sensitive military information to China, including details of resupply missions in the South China Sea. The case represents a significant espionage breach within the Philippine armed forces and heightens security tensions in an already volatile maritime region. The arrests underscore growing concerns about Chinese intelligence operations targeting Southeast Asian militaries.

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