China Sanctions Philippine Defense Secretary Over 'Erroneous' Remarks
China has put sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. Beijing says he repeatedly made "erroneous" remarks about China. Teodoro says he will continue his work despite China's "wickedness."
Philippines Top Official Sanctioned
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China has put sanctions on the Philippines defense secretary.
Beijing said defense secretary Gilberto Teodoro had repeatedly made erroneous remarks about China and damaged Chinese interests. Teodoro and his immediate family are barred from entering China while Chinese people are prohibited from working with them. Teodoro said he would continue doing his duty in the face of China’s "wickedness."
Tensions between the Philippines and China have risen over the last few years, including over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Days ago, Manila took diplomatic action against Beijing over a floating structure in the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
