Chinese Embassy rejects 'smear campaign' over teacher exodus

GMA Network - Oct 4, 2026

The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday rejected what it called “malicious smear campaigns” claiming that Chinese-language teachers in the Philippines were returning to China due to safety concerns.

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