The mayor, the scam, and the Chinese spy accusations: Who is Alice Guo?

The small-town mayor accused of trafficking and spying for China

9 hours agoShareSaveTony HanBBC Global China UnitReporting fromBamban and Manila, PhilippinesShareSaveBBCIn early 2022, residents of the rural Philippine town of Bamban, north of Manila, gathered for the mayoral campaign rally of a plucky young woman named Alice Leal Guo.Supporters dressed in pink – their candidate’s favourite colour – chattered in anticipation of her arrival.Then came the low thudding of a helicopter rotor, prompting cheers fro…

The mayor, the scam, and the Chinese spy accusations: Who is Alice Guo?

She was a small-town mayor and a rising political star in the Philippines. Then she was accused of spying for China.

Unveiling the Rise and Fall of Alice Guo: From Mayor to Accused Criminal - The Global Herald

In early 2022, the serenity of the rural Philippine town of Bamban was disrupted by an enthusiastic mayoral campaign led by Alice Leal Guo, a vibrant