DFA slams China sanctions as Teodoro vows to keep doing his duty (opens original article in a new tab)

The Philippines' DFA criticized China's sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and his family as an unfriendly act, while China defended the move, citing remarks that undermined its interests, and Teodoro vowed to continue his duties despite the restrictions.

• DFA called China's sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. an 'unfriendly act' that complicates bilateral relations
• China banned Teodoro, his family, and Chinese entities from engaging with them over remarks deemed harmful to China's interests
• Teodoro stated the sanctions would not affect his work, vowing to continue his duties despite the restrictions
• China's foreign ministry defended the sanctions, accusing Teodoro of 'smear attacks' and political grandstanding