President Rodrigo Duterte prefers not to interfere with China’s investigation of involvement in alleged corruption of a Chinese billionaire who funded the Philippines’ mega drug rehabilitation center.

Speaking to reporters, Duterte said he still appreciates Chinese tycoon Huang Rulun’s donation for his administration’s anti-illegal drug efforts but he would not meddle with China’s “domestic affairs.”

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