Teodoro on Chinese sanctions: They are acting true to form (opens original article in a new tab)

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said China's sanctions against him are due to his criticism of China's actions, with China banning him and his family from entering Chinese territories and restricting business with them.

• Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that Chinese sanctions against him are a consequence of his criticism of China's actions.
• China banned Teodoro, his wife, and son from entering Chinese territories and restricted business with them over his 'irresponsible remarks'.
• The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs called the sanctions an unfriendly act that complicates bilateral relations.