China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Amid South China Sea Dispute

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China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, accusing him of making remarks that harmed China’s interests and bilateral relations. The move follows Teodoro’s repeated criticism of Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea, where tensions have escalated as the Philippines pushes back against what it describes as Chinese [...] The post China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Amid South China Sea Dispute appeared first on Modern Diplomacy .