Philippines Releases Detained Chinese Citizens.

Sixty-four Chinese citizens detained in the Philippines have been released after the Philippine justice department found no substantial evidence to support the allegations against them, as confirmed by China's embassy. The charges included violations of nuclear safety, immigration, and labor laws.

The Chinese nationals were working at a steel plant in Misamis Oriental province and were detained on May 15. Despite the release of the majority, six more individuals are still in the process of securing their freedom.

China's embassy stated that it had made numerous stern representations regarding the detainees and will continue to monitor the situation closely.

(With inputs from agencies.)