Despite South China Sea clashes, Chinese and Filipino police boost cooperation

The Philippine National Police and Fujian’s Public Security Department have agreed to enhance cooperation, including deepening intelligence sharing and combating international crimes. This collaboration occurred on Tuesday when Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jnr hosted Wang Xizhang, executive director general of Fujian's Public Security Department. The two police forces stressed the significance of addressing evolving security threats through ongoing dialogue, intelligence exchange, and capacity-building efforts. This agreement represents a notable instance of cooperation between the two nations amidst ongoing South China Sea disputes.