Teodoro Rebuts China's Note at Seoul Defense Forum: 'Of Course, Because You Lost'
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sharply retorted to China's claims on the South China Sea, stating "Of course, because you lost," after receiving a surprise note from Chinese officials on stage during a defense forum in Seoul. The incident highlights the escalating tensions between the two nations over maritime security.
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