Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on June 12 pledged to continue to stand up for his country following Beijing’s sanctions against him.
China’s foreign ministry announced the decision late on June 11, accusing Teodoro of making remarks it said undermined Chinese interests and damaged relations with Manila.
The sanctions bar Teodoro, his spouse, and children from entering the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau. Entities and individuals within China are prohibited from engaging in transactions or cooperation with the Philippine defense chief and his immediate family.
In response, Teodoro said it’s China’s right to impose sanctions but cast it as typical of how Beijing targets those who expose its deception….
Philippine Defense Chief Says China’s Sanctions Won’t Deter Him
