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Tolentino wants Chinese diplomats expelled over alleged election interference
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino suggested that Chinese diplomats could be expelled from the Philippines if the ongoing Senate investigation into foreign interference uncovers conclusive evidence of their involvement.
The Senate is currently probing alleged foreign meddling in the country's internal affairs, with a focus on potential Chinese interference in the upcoming midterm elections.
This inquiry has uncovered alleged links between the Chinese Embassy and a Makati-based advertising firm suspected of conducting pro-Beijing online campaigns.
Tolentino cited Canada's expulsion of Chinese diplomats in 2023 following intelligence reports of Beijing's attempts to influence their federal elections as a precedent for potential actions.
The senator expressed his anticipation of seeing Chinese diplomats expelled as a consequence of the current investigation's findings.
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President Marcos has ordered a deeper probe into alleged Chinese interference in the upcoming May midterm elections following reports of Beijing's involvement.
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