Chinese envoy traces Rizal's roots to China

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Dec 30, 2023 9:17 pm

MANILA, Philippines: Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian on Saturday said Dr. Jose Rizal's Chinese roots can be traced to Chou Dynasty's patriarch, Chua Siok-To.

'While the Philippines holds a special place in the heart of her national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, his heritage extends to China, adding depth to his transnational legacy,' Huang said on Facebook.

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