China’s Education Ministry has issued a safety warning for Chinese students in the Philippines, following what it describes as a series of criminal incidents targeting Chinese nationals. It advises students to remain vigilant if they choose to study there. The number of Chinese students in the Philippines has declined in recent years, reportedly to just a few hundred. Tensions between the two nations remain high due to disputes over the South China Sea. China has previously issued similar warnings for students in the United States, citing safety concerns and rising anti-Asian violence.
