Suspect in Kidnappings of Chinese Nationals Deported From Philippines
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Shi Chunfang, a suspect involved in kidnapping and murder, was captured recently through cooperation between Chinese and Philippine law enforcement agencies. On Dec. 22, officers from both countries escorted Shi onto a plane for repatriation to China. Photo: Chinese Embassy in the Philippines
A Chinese national suspected of kidnapping and killing fellow citizens was repatriated to China on Monday, ending a week of diplomatic and law enforcement drama that included a three-hour standoff on an airport tarmac.
Shi Chunfang, 40 years old, was escorted onto a plane by Chinese and Philippine law enforcement officers on Dec. 22, according to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines. The embassy noted that Shi is suspected of involvement in multiple serious criminal cases, including the kidnapping of Chinese citizens.
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- Chinese national Shi Chunfang, suspected of kidnapping and other crimes, was repatriated from the Philippines to China after diplomatic drama and a failed deportation attempt involving a three-hour airport standoff.
- Shi was wanted by police in Fujian, China, and accused of running a drug operation; he held prominent roles in the local Chinese business community.
- The case highlights increasing security concerns for Chinese nationals in the Philippines, with several recent abductions and killings.
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- Late 2021：
- Shi Chunfang participated in charitable activities, including a donation of 100,000 pesos to a relief fund for victims of Typhoon Rai.
- February 2022：
- Shi Chunfang took office as the founding president of the Rizal chapter of the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
- 2024：
- Shi Chunfang stepped down from his post as chamber president; an arrest warrant for Shi was issued by police in Jinjiang, Fujian province.
- June 2024：
- Xia Kefu and Sun Jing were kidnapped and killed in Manila.
- January 2025：
- Shi Chunfang was placed on the Philippine immigration blacklist.
- March 2025：
- Guo Congyuan was kidnapped and killed.
- Dec. 14, 2025：
- Shi Chunfang was arrested in a residential area of Taytay, Rizal province.
- Afternoon of Dec. 15, 2025：
- Shi was escorted by Chinese police onto a flight bound for China. Moments before takeoff, Philippine immigration authorities revoked the deportation order, leading to a three-hour standoff on the tarmac. Shi was forcibly removed from the plane.
- Dec. 16, 2025：
- Shi was originally scheduled for a fast-track deportation process requested by the Chinese Embassy.
- Over the weekend before Dec. 22, 2025：
- Coordination between Chinese and Philippine law enforcement resulted in the transfer of custody of Shi Chunfang.
- Dec. 22, 2025：
- Shi Chunfang was escorted onto a plane by Chinese and Philippine officers and deported to China.
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