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China Sanctions Former Filipino Lawmaker Who Defended Philippines' South China Sea Claims
CHINA, JUL 1 – China barred former senator Francis Tolentino from entering its territories for his role in Philippine maritime laws and investigations amid ongoing South China Sea disputes, officials said.
- China has placed sanctions on former Philippine Senate leader Francis Tolentino for his stance on South China Sea claims, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.
- The sanctions bar Tolentino from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
- Tolentino is recognized for authoring the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, which supports Manila's claims in the South China Sea.
- Tolentino stated that the sanctions are a "badge of honour" and emphasized his commitment to uphold Philippine sovereignty.
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China Sanctions Former Filipino Lawmaker Over South China Sea Dispute - The Thinking Conservative
The Chinese regime sanctioned Francis Tolentino, a former Filipino senator, on July 1 for defending his country’s claims in the South China Sea. The post China Sanctions Former Filipino Lawmaker Over South China Sea Dispute appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
China Sanctions Former Filipino Lawmaker Over South China Sea Dispute
The Chinese regime sanctioned a former Filipino senator on July 1 over alleged “egregious conduct” regarding China-related issues, a decision that has drawn condemnation from officials in Manila. Francis Tolentino, who served as the Senate majority leader before losing his bid for a second term in the May midterm elections, is known for defending his country’s claims in the South China Sea. He authored two bills aimed at strengthening Manila’s m…
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