Philippines Condemns China's Sanctions on Defense Chief Teodoro
The Philippines has condemned China's sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family as an 'unfriendly act' that further complicates relations, with Teodoro vowing to continue his duties amidst the ongoing maritime dispute.
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China’s ban on Philippine defence chief and family seen as warning shot to Manila
China’s decision to ban Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr and his family from Chinese territory has taken Beijing’s maritime feud with Manila into unusually personal territory, with analysts saying the move appeared aimed at warning other Philippine officials against taking a hard line. The sanctions, announced by China’s foreign ministry on Thursday following Teodoro’s recent criticism of Beijing, also prohibit Chinese organisations and individuals from engaging in transactio...
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The Department of Foreign Affairs described China's sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family as an "unfriendly act" that further complicates relations between Manila and Beijing.
By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina
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