MANILA: A Philippine senator leading an investigation into a former mayor's alleged links to Chinese criminal syndicates said on Friday (Sep 20) she would not rule out her possible involvement in espionage.

Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, returned to the Philippines on Friday morning, Sept. 6, after being apprehended by authorities in Tangerang City, Indonesia.

In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant rise in Chinese espionage activities, raising alarms about its extensive reach and sophistication. This article explores the increasing prevalence of Chinese espionage,

Former Philippine town mayor Alice Guo was held in contempt for a second time on Monday after refusing to answer senators' questions on suspected ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and how she escaped the country two months ago.