Background and Political Exile

Ten years ago, in 2016, I was forced into exile in the Philippines due to persecution by the CCP. Subsequently, a large number of individuals involved in the "Han Nationalist Liberation Movement" followed suit. Contrary to the narratives found in mainstream Western media, those fighting for "democracy and freedom" in China are often CCP agents specifically dispatched to exile in the United States. The group truly resisting the CCP in China—the Han Nationalist forces—has been deliberately suppressed by both Chinese and American media. This movement opposes both Western influence and the CCP. From our perspective, the CCP is viewed as an agent regime established by American institutions, such as the Yale-China Association (Xiangya) and the YMCA. While it may appear to Filipinos that China and the U.S. are enemies, it is no secret within China that the CCP functions as a proxy.

The Reality of the 9G Visa Issue

In 2016, as one of the leaders of the Han Nationalist Liberation Movement, I was the first to seek refuge in the Philippines. In the following years, I encountered many other Han Chinese resistors who fled here. The primary challenge for political exiles is obtaining asylum. However, due to the relationship between the Duterte administration and China at that time, no "fixers" or legal representatives dared to assist us in applying for formal political asylum. Consequently, we all ended up holding 9G (work) visas.

Most exiles cannot apply for other categories, such as the Retirement Visa (SRRV), because that requires various certifications issued by the Chinese government—documents that dissidents cannot obtain. Furthermore, many cannot afford the $50,000 deposit. Even for someone like myself, who was relatively wealthy in China and owned a company in Shanghai, the CCP’s arrests are typically sudden, "secret kidnappings" without legal process. When I escaped to the Philippines, I arrived without take money.

Systemic Issues in the Immigration System

It must be noted that even those with legitimate businesses in the Philippines struggle to obtain "compliant" 9G visas. Recent news reports show many arrested Chinese business owners had visas tied to companies other than their own. This highlights a dark side of the Philippine immigration system: it is common for a 9G visa not to match the actual place of employment.

For instance, a friend of mine who owns a restaurant spent a year trying to get a legal work permit. Finding a fixer willing to process a permit through his own family company was extremely difficult; when he attempted to apply directly at the Bureau of Immigration, he faced intentional harassment and bureaucratic obstacles.

Misdirected Enforcement

The Philippine government is currently hunting for CCP spies, but these spies rarely have visa compliance issues. Because Chinese intelligence assets have established networks within the Philippine government, their 9G visas are usually perfectly legal and flawless. When spies are arrested, it is typically for being "fake Filipinos" (fraudulent citizenship), not for visa irregularities.

The attempt to purge all 9G visa holders appears to be a strategy of misdirection orchestrated by CCP agents embedded within the government. They are using general anti-Chinese sentiment to divert the focus away from anti-CCP espionage. We saw similar tactical manipulations by the CCP spy network in 2020, 2022, and 2023.

Conclusion and Appeal

I urge the Philippine government to understand that this group of "non-compliant" 9G visa holders are not CCP spies. Your successful arrests of actual agents should prove that their documentation is always in perfect order.

If the Philippine government insists on clearing out 9G holders, we implore you to provide a lifeline for political exiles. Please allow us to transition our status to legal political asylum.