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Philippines’ Chinese visa clampdown: a response to South China Sea tensions?
Citing a June 13 directive, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Jesus Domingo said Chinese nationals applying for temporary visitor visas must now submit their Chinese Social Insurance Record …