China can disrupt the Philippines’ National Power Systems anytime, Image via Reuters
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China can disrupt the Philippines’ National Power Systems anytime

According to a leaked report, the Philippines' National Power system is under full control of the Chinese Government and could be shut off in the time of political issues. China's State Grid Corporation has a 40% stake in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The report also claimed that only Chinese Engineers had access to sensitive elements of the grid station which makes it more Beijing controlled grid.

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Tue Nov 26 - CNN

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