Key facts
- China imposed sanctions, including an entry ban, on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives.
- The sanctions prohibit entry into mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
- Chinese individuals and groups are barred from transacting with Teodoro and his family.
- China cited Teodoro's "irresponsible remarks" that undermined its interests and sabotaged China-Philippines relations.
- The Philippines government described the sanctions as an "unfriendly act" that strains bilateral relations.
- Teodoro vowed to continue carrying out his duties for the Philippines.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives, prohibiting their entry into mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and barring Chinese organizations and individuals from engaging in transactions or cooperation with them. The ministry cited Teodoro's "irresponsible remarks" that allegedly undermine China's interests and sabotage China-Philippines relations.