Manila, May 1 -- A Chinese individual has been arrested in the Philippines for using a surveillance device close to the offices of its election commission, just under two weeks ahead of the nation's midterm elections, which adds to the ongoing between the two nations, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).

Tensions between China and Philippines have been fueled by competing flag-raising events on the contested Sandy Cay in the South China Sea. "This was the third occasion he had visited Comelec," stated Ferdinand Lavin, spokesperson for the Philippine National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday, referring to the election commission, according to the RFA report.

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