Philippine Senator Accuses Ex-Duterte Adviser of Spying for China

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Philippine Senator Accuses Ex-Duterte Adviser of Spying for China
PhilippinesRisa HontiverosMichael Yang
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Sen. Risa Hontiveros claimed that Michael Yang, a former economic adviser to President Rodrigo Duterte, was a central figure in Chinese intelligence operations in the Philippines. This was revealed during a Senate Committee hearing on human trafficking and scamming activities.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros said Michael Yang , former president Rodrigo Duterte 's economic adviser, was a 'central figure' in Chinese intelligence operations in the Philippines .The senator made the remark during a public hearing by the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on human trafficking and scamming activities in the country.

Hontiveros claimed that a spa in Newport City in Pasay displayed a QR code in their buffet area that 'when popped up, displayed a telegram group called Hongsheng to support overseas bosses.''I don't know if this is the Hongsheng of Guo Hua Ping in Bamban, but nothing surprises me anymore at this point. It also has a video containing a mishmash of anti-US statements and a call to serve the motherland,' Hontiveros said.

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