Mr Philip Chan Man Ping, a Hong Kong-born businessman active in local community organisations, believed in uniting overseas Chinese to tell China’s story. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com
Analysts said Philip Chan’s case highlighted alleged Chinese political interference in Singapore, and the government’s readiness to tackle it despite concerns about repercussions.
SINGAPORE Philip Chan Man Ping, a Hong Kong-born businessman active in local community organisations, believed in uniting overseas Chinese to tell China's story. "It is our duty as overseas Chinese to tell China's story well, and to spread and pass on the marvellous traditional Chinese culture while we are abroad," he told Chinese media outlet Chinese Headline New Media.
Philip Chan, 59, is believed to be the first person to be served such a notice under the Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act that came into force in December.
Businessman Philip Chan Man Ping, 59, has been served notice that the authorities intend to designate him as a politically significant person under Singapore’s foreign interference laws.