Embassy of China in Manila, Philippines; address 4896 Pasay Road Dasmarinas Village, Makati; phone +6328443148. Plus 5 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Zhang Zhen, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Philippines, 7 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Zhao Xiuzhen, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Philippines, 7 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Dr Wojciech Pniejnia-Olszynski, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Ren Faqiang, Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of China, 29 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Ren Faqiang, Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Philippines, 7 Nov 2024)
China offers a compelling mix of modern infrastructure, rich cultural heritage, and varied natural landscapes, making it an appealing destination for some Filipino travelers. With 1.5 million Filipinos traveling abroad annually, a portion may find China an attractive option for their trips.
China is generally considered safe for tourists from the Philippines. According to the Global Peace Index, China ranks 87th out of 160 countries, which is safer than the Philippines, ranked 102nd. The murder rate in China is significantly lower at 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to the Philippines' rate of 4.4. In terms of organized crime, China has lower scores in several categories compared to the Philippines, indicating a relatively safer environment. For example, the index for foreign crime is 3.0 in China, while it is 7.5 in the Philippines. Additionally, China's scores for arms trafficking (2.5) and human trafficking (6.5) are also lower than those of the Philippines (7.5 and 7.0, respectively). Overall, while no destination is without risks, the statistics suggest that China is a safer option for tourists compared to the Philippines.