Protesters in front of the Chinese consulate in Manila in 2019. Photo: Ted Aljibe / AFP
Chinese influx in Metro Manila inflates rents, driving out locals and adding to racial tension
- Chinese nationals who work at offshore betting shops are moving into the Philippine capital and pushing up property and rent prices
- Reports of locals being forced out of their homes combined with coronavirus fears are leading to racial hostility
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Protesters in front of the Chinese consulate in Manila in 2019. Photo: Ted Aljibe / AFP