China travel agencies suspend Philippine tours

Most travel agencies in China have suspended tours to the Philippines amid escalating tension in the South China Sea, Chinese state media say.

An official at one agency confirmed the suspension to the BBC, while another said clients were being warned not to travel.

The two countries have been locked in a stand-off in disputed waters at the Scarborough Shoal since 8 April.

On Tuesday, China warned of a planned protest in Manila on Friday.

The Chinese embassy posted an advisory for Chinese citizens in the Philippine capital to stay off the streets and avoid conflict with locals.                    More Read