China sanctions Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro

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China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, barring him and his family from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The move follows alleged remarks by Teodoro undermining China's interests and damaging bilateral relations.

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. “To safeguard China’s national sovereignty, security, and development interests, the Chinese side has decided to ban Teodoro, his spouse, and his children from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau,” the...