China is prepared to collaborate extensively with the Philippines to address the issue of illicit offshore wagering within the Philippines, the Chinese Embassy in Manila expressed on Wednesday. China aided Manila in closing down three unlawful gambling areas and deported approximately 400 Chinese nationals, the embassy stated, while also urging the Philippines to adopt stringent measures to suppress these behaviors. According to Chinese legislation, the embassy affirmed that "all types of gambling, encompassing internet betting and overseas gambling conducted by Chinese citizens, are strictly forbidden."