China sanctions Philippine defence chief over ‘erroneous remarks’ (opens in new tab)

China’s foreign ministry announced sanctions on Thursday against Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, saying ​he had “repeatedly made erroneous remarks concerning China” which had undermined China’s “legitimate interests” ‌and bilateral ties. The sanctions mean Teodoro and his wife and child are prohibited from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, the […] The post appeared first on <a href="