The Philippine National Police (PNP) strengthened its partnership with China’s Fujian Provincial Public Security Department to boost intelligence sharing and combat transnational criminal syndicates, police officials announced Thursday.

PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. met with Wang Xizhang, executive director general of the Fujian Provincial Public Security Department, during a courtesy visit at Camp Crame on Tuesday.

Nartatez said the meeting focused on expanding joint efforts against cybercrime, kidnapping, and other cross-border criminal operations.

“The knowledge and best practices gained through this partnership will be cascaded to our operating units,” Nartatez said.

“We want every police office to be better equipped to investigate transnational crimes, respond to cyber threats, and strengthen intelligence gathering,” he added.

Following the meeting, Nartatez directed all regional police offices to step up intelligence monitoring of transnational criminal groups operating in their areas and integrate foreign partner best practices into training and operational planning. Jing Villamente

Police officials said the initiative aligns with security directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

Both law enforcement agencies agreed to sustain dialogue, information exchanges, and capacity-building operations to combat evolving security threats in the region.

“There will be no safe haven for transnational criminals,” Nartatez said. “We will continue working closely with our international counterparts to track, investigate, and bring offenders to justice wherever they operate.”