China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief, Bans Teodoro Family From Entry to 3 Territories
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11
China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief, Bans Teodoro Family From Entry to 3 Territories
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11
Summary
China barred Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his immediate family from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, unveiling sanctions on Thursday.
Beijing said the move responded to Teodoro’s repeated remarks that it claims harmed bilateral ties and China’s interests.
Chinese organizations and individuals are also banned from cooperating with or conducting transactions and other activities involving Teodoro, his spouse and children.
The sanctions mark a fresh escalation in China-Philippines tensions, extending pressure beyond diplomatic criticism to personal travel and business restrictions.