China envoy’s remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’ – Teodoro
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has labeled remarks by the Chinese envoy as a "threat," not a mere "slip," underscoring Manila's strong stance against Beijing's actions in the South China Sea.
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