Beijing has cautioned Manila against deporting Chinese illegal workers, saying it will do the same to Filipinos working in China, according to presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo. Panelo told reporters on Tuesday that Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua had told him that China would “do the same” if the Philippines would hastily deport Chinese illegals. No rash moveHe said Zhao expressed confidence that the Philippine government would not make a rash move against Chinese illegal workers. ADVERTISEMENTThe President mentioned the Chinese illegal workers in a speech at a PDP-Laban campaign rally in Biñan City, Laguna province, on Sunday. His remarks came a week after the Senate labor committee resumed its inquiry into the influx of undocumented Chinese workers into the country.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 26, 2019 23:26 UTC