Rappler Talk: Philippine Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro on China sanctions (opens original article in a new tab)

China imposed sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., marking the first such action against a sitting Philippine official and escalating tensions between the two countries.

• Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs imposed sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.
• Sanctions are due to Teodoro's remarks that China claims undermine its interests and relations with the Philippines.
• This is the first time Beijing sanctions a sitting Philippine government official, escalating tensions between the two countries.