Manila Bulletin
Chinese Embassy ‘shocked, concerned’ over ‘spy’ tag by US Embassy staff in traffic row
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines expressed shock and concern over a US Embassy staff member's alleged "Chinese spy" remark during a traffic violation incident involving Philippine authorities.
The incident occurred when an SUV with US Embassy diplomatic plates was stopped for illegally using the EDSA Busway.
The driver, an American, failed to present a valid license and instead showed his passport.
During the apprehension, a passenger in the SUV objected to officers photographing the passport and suggested they might "sell the picture of the passport to Chinese spies."
The US Embassy has confirmed that the individuals involved were members of its community.
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A US Embassy vehicle was ticketed for unauthorized use of the EDSA Bus Carousel near the Ortigas Avenue station.
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The US Embassy in Manila has reminded its staff to comply with Philippine laws, including traffic regulations, following an incident where a diplomatic vehicle was apprehended for using the EDSA busway.
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