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Philippine defense chief rules out talks with China over South China Sea disputes

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The Philippine defense chief, Gilberto Teodoro Jr., has stated that broader negotiations with China are not feasible due to China's actions in the South China Sea. Teodoro indicated that while limited military communication channels will be maintained, substantive talks are impossible unless China demonstrates good faith and respects Philippine territorial integrity, particularly around Scarborough Shoal. This stance follows the recall of the Philippine defense and armed forces attaché in Beijing for consultations. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Raissa Robles ·

    Philippine defence chief says China talks ‘not possible’ as anti-spy laws loom

    For a man sanctioned by Beijing, barred from visiting China and accused of damaging bilateral ties, Gilberto Teodoro Jnr sounded remarkably composed. Composed, that is, until the conversation turned to the South China Sea – the very subject that landed him in hot water in the fir…

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