In a rare move, China has praised the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his recent decision to ban Chinese-operated online gambling activities in the country. President Marcos cited various criminal activities associated with these operations, including financial scams, human trafficking, kidnappings, torture, and murder.
Relations between China and the Philippines have been strained under Marcos's leadership, particularly due to increased U.S. military presence in the Philippines and ongoing tensions in the disputed South China Sea. The Philippine government's efforts to expose China's actions in the region have further escalated tensions between the two nations.
