DND Hits Back at China Embassy Anew for Being Evasive, Deceptive

Beijing and Manila clash over arrests of ‘illegal’ workers as tensions worsen

Manila rejects criticism of defence chief – who accused China of ‘squid tactics’ – just as president indicated he wanted to ‘reset’ ties.

DND lashes at China anew for 'evasiveness, deception'

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday, Aug. 16, accused China of avoiding key questions again over the arrest and detention of Chinese nationals in...

DND hits back at China Embassy anew for being evasive, deceptive

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of National Defense (DND) hit back Sunday at the Chinese Embassy in Manila over its recent statements against Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, who alleged a “cover-up” of illegal activities involving Chinese nationals in the country. In a statement early Sunday, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Ji Lingpeng characterized Teodoro’s accusations as “completely unfounded,” saying it opposed “discriminatory or select…

Chinese Embassy accuses Teodoro of 'distorting facts' on nabbed Chinese plant workers

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Sunday hit back at Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. regarding the arrest of several Chinese workers in a steel plant in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

Teodoro blasts China’s ‘squid tactic’ over Sanjia Steel case

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. lashed out again at China’s Foreign Ministry yesterday, accusing it of using a “squid tactic” to evade questions over Chinese nationals found working for Sanjia Steel in Misamis Oriental last May and threatening retaliation against Filipinos.