The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has stated that\nBeijing\u2019s sanctions against Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.\u00a0and\nhis family are considered an \u2018unfriendly act that further complicates\u2019\nrelations between the Philippines and China.<\/p>\n
\u2018While the imposition of sanctions is a sovereign prerogative of\nChina, the Philippines views it as an unfriendly act that further\ncomplicates bilateral relations,\u2019 DFA spokesperson Analyn Ratonel said\nin a statement on Thursday (11\/6).<\/p>\n
\u2018These measures do not contribute to building mutual trust,\nresponsibly managing differences, or creating the conditions necessary\nfor constructive engagement between our two countries,\u2019 she added.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, China barred Teodoro and his family from entering\nmainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and prohibited Chinese\norganisations and individuals from conducting business with them. The\nChinese Foreign Ministry announced the sanctions after accusing Teodoro\nof making irresponsible statements that \u2018undermine China\u2019s legitimate\ninterests and sabotage China-Philippines relations.\u2019 The statement did\nnot specify which remarks prompted the action.<\/p>\n
Teodoro, like many other Philippine government officials, has been\nvocal in asserting the Philippines\u2019 rights and interests in the West\nPhilippine Sea.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/philippines-calls-chinas-sanctions-on-defence-minister-an-unfriendly-act-complicating-bilateral-ties-1781337103", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }