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Philippine Senate cites Chinese national Chaoquin Shi in contempt over false claims about Philippine contacts and alleged meat smuggling.
On December 10, 2025, the Philippine Senate agriculture committee cited Chinese national Chaoquin Shi in contempt after he denied having any Philippine contacts during a hearing, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
Senators Francis Pangilinan and Erwin Tulfo questioned the credibility of his claims, noting inconsistencies in his testimony about running a business involving agricultural imports.
Shi, previously apprehended for violating his work visa, is now under Senate custody and faces potential detention in the Senate facility, not the Bureau of Immigration’s facility.
The case centers on allegations of smuggling meat products and unauthorized business operations tied to Freezer No.
8 at Vigour Global Freezer, raising concerns about foreign traders and compliance with import regulations.
El Senado filipino cita al ciudadano chino Chaoquin Shi en desprecio por las falsas afirmaciones sobre contactos filipinos y presunto contrabando de carne.