Guo, who maintains she is a natural-born Philippine citizen, has denied she is a spy. Read more at straitstimes.com.

An ex-Philippine mayor wanted by authorities for alleged ties to illegal gaming operations was extradited on Thursday from Indonesia, where she was apprehended a day earlier after weeks on the lam, officials said.

In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant rise in Chinese espionage activities, raising alarms about its extensive reach and sophistication. This article explores the increasing prevalence of Chinese espionage,

MANILA, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Former Philippines mayor Alice Guo, accused of ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and laundering more than 100 million pesos ($1.79 million), arrived in Manila early on Friday after being deported from Indonesia.