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REAR Adm. Jay Tarriela of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has become one of the prominent voices warning Filipinos about alleged Chinese influence. His latest statements on Chinese language schools raise a question that deserves serious attention. Are we examining specific threats to national security, or are we developing a habit of treating anything connected with China as suspicious? In early October, more than a hundred Chinese language teachers were reported to have left the Philippines amid concerns about their safety and growing criticism of Chinese educational programs. Tarriela defended the recall, saying the teachers were not expelled and that…
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