Manila defence boss slams ‘bullying’ China after note at forum
Philippine defence secretary Gilberto Teodoro was on stage when a staffer handed him a note on the South China Sea arbitration ruling from China’s defence attaché in Seoul.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro accused China of bullying behavior after receiving a note at an international forum in Seoul. The note, which reflected China's stance, openly disrespected international law and the forum host and attendees. During a panel discussion at the Seoul Defense Dialogue, Teodoro read aloud the contents of the note, stating that China's position on the South China Sea arbitration was clear, consistent, and firm.
The arbitration, which sided with the Philippines in 2016, violated fundamental principles of international law. Teodoro emphasized that such actions are acts of aggression, coercive behavior, and disrespect for basic decency.
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