According to a statement from the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on May 29, 64 Chinese nationals who had been held in the Philippines were released on the evening of May 28. Officials from the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines were present at the scene to provide care. Another six individuals are still completing their release procedures. They had been working at a steel plant in Misamis Oriental Province before being detained by Philippine law enforcement on May 15. The Philippine Department of Justice recently ruled that the allegations against these Chinese citizens—suspected violations of Philippine nuclear safety laws, immigration laws, and labor laws—were unfounded and ordered their release.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the Philippines took this case very seriously, repeatedly raising the matter firmly with senior Philippine officials and relevant departments. They urged the Philippine side to handle the case fairly and quickly in accordance with the law, without harming the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens. In addition, embassy staff made several consular visits to the detained compatriots, offering ongoing care and support. The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines will continue to do everything possible to protect the safety and legal rights of Chinese citizens and institutions in the country. At the same time, it once again reminds all Chinese nationals in the Philippines to strictly follow local laws and regulations.
