Philippines Defence Chief Gilberto Teodoro Slams China Over South China Sea Note
Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro strongly criticised China during the Seoul Defense Dialogue after receiving an audience note defending Beijing’s rejection of the 2016 international tribunal ruling on the South China Sea. Teodoro defended the Philippines’ maritime claims, stressed compliance with UNCLOS and accused China of coercion, bullying and aggression.
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AI GeneratedThe speaker criticizes China's disregard for international law and basic decency following an incident where a note asserting China's position on the South China Sea was handed to them during a forum. The speaker condemns China's coercive behavior and illegal assertions over the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in violation of UNCLOS, noting the need for strategic defense alliances.