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China sanctions Philippine defense chief over remarks

China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., banning him and his family from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The foreign ministry cited Teodoro's "erroneous remarks" that undermined China's interests and damaged bilateral relations. This action escalates tensions between the two nations, which are already strained by disputes in the South China Sea. AI

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China sanctions Philippine defense chief over remarks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP Reporter ·

    China sanctions Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro

    China has sanctioned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. Beijing said on Thursday that Teodoro had repeatedly made erroneous remarks against China, undermined China’s legitimate interests and damaged bilateral relations. “…