China weaponizing commodities, people amid territorial row, says Teodoro
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro accused China of weaponizing not just commodities but also its people amid the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. Following remarks by the Chinese ambassador, Teodoro stressed the need to reduce economic dependence and industrialize.
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