China’s ban on Philippine defence chief and family seen as warning shot to Manila (opens original article in a new tab)

China banned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr and his family from Chinese territory, marking a personal escalation in Beijing's maritime dispute with Manila.

• China banned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr and his family from entering China
• The move follows Teodoro's criticism of Beijing and is seen as a warning to other Philippine officials
• Analysts suggest the action aims to deter hardline Philippine officials through personal sanctions