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'Unjust' remarks vs Chinese students hit
The Philippine Star
|April 25, 2024
"Unjust" and negative statements made by politicians regarding the presence of Chinese students in Cagayan contradict the Philippines' efforts to attract Chinese tourists and investors, according to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII).
"We express our profound concern over recent inflammatory remarks made by certain politicians regarding the presence of a small number of
Chinese students in Cagayan," FFCCCII president Cecilio Pedro said in a statement on Tuesday.
These remarks jeopardize "our international reputation as a premier destination for tourism and investment, especially in the flourishing market of education tourism across Asia," he added.
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