Philippines Defense Chief Slams China’s Bullying at Seoul Forum
- On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro accused China of "actual coercion, bullying and aggression" in the South China Sea after Beijing delivered a note during his speech at the Seoul Defense Dialogue in South Korea.
- The note reiterated Beijing's rejection of the 2016 arbitral ruling, which invalidated China's historic claims in the South China Sea under the United Nations Convention and UNCLOS.
- Teodoro read the note aloud, quipping "Of course, because you lost" in response to China's claim that UNCLOS violates international law and questioning how Beijing expects to deal civilly with other nations.
- Calling the delivery "disrespecting the organizers," Teodoro said he would keep the paper as a "memento" of Beijing's desperation and criticized the lack of "basic decency" shown during the forum.
- Teodoro noted this incident shows tensions in the South China Sea have escalated beyond commonly described "gray-zone" tactics, further complicating bilateral relations between the Philippines and China.
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Coercion, bullying: Philippines defence chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum - The Tribune
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro publicly criticised China at a South China Sea forum in South Korea after being handed a note outlining Beijing's territorial stance. Condemning the act as disrespectful and coercive, Teodoro highlighted ongoing maritime disputes and Manila's reliance on the 2016 arbitration ruling.
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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro publicly criticised China at a South China Sea forum in South Korea after being handed a note outlining Beijing's territorial stance. Condemning the act as disrespectful and coercive, Teodoro highlighted ongoing maritime disputes and Manila's reliance on the 2016 arbitration ruling.
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