The Philippine government has dismissed China’s latest advisory warning its citizens of alleged safety risks in the country, describing the alert as inaccurate and a misrepresentation of the real situation.

In a statement released Sunday cited by the Philippine News Agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said, “The relevant advisory issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education mischaracterizes the situation in the Philippines.”

The 18 July advisory from Beijing raised alarm over a “deteriorating public security situation” and cited an “increasing number of criminal incidents targeting Chinese citizens.”

This marks the second time in 2025 that China has flagged public safety concerns in the Philippines, following a similar warning issued by its embassy in Manila back in April.

The DFA, however, emphasized that local law enforcement is actively responding to criminal cases involving Chinese nationals — whether they are victims or suspects — and to incidents involving foreign nationals in general.

“All instances of crimes, including those involving Chinese and other foreign nationals as well as those perpetrated by foreign nationals against their own, are being addressed by relevant law enforcement authorities,” the DFA said.

It added that the Philippines has formally raised its concerns with the Chinese government over the content of the advisory.

“The Department has conveyed its concerns regarding the inaccuracies in the advisory issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education through diplomatic channels. It is hoped that the Chinese side will undertake the necessary corrections,” the DFA said.

Despite the dispute, the DFA reiterated the country’s willingness to continue dialogue with Beijing.