Is China recruiting 'sleeper cell' military members in the Philippines?
NEW DELHI: In a revelation that has raised eyebrows and concerns, General Romeo Brawner, military chief of the Philippines, disclosed information regarding past and current Filipino military officers, including some generals, being approached to support China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. This assertion adds a new layer of intrigue to the ongoing territorial disputes in the region, notably within the area referred to as the West Philippine Sea by Manila, which lies within its exclusive economic zone.According to military intelligence reports highlighted by Brawner, there have been efforts by China to recruit Filipinos with military backgrounds to conduct espionage activities in the West Philippine Sea.