China's Maritime Aggression Threatens Other South China Sea Claimants, Defense Chief Says
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that China's maritime aggression poses a threat not only to the Philippines but also to other Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei, which have territorial claims in the South China Sea. He emphasized the importance of strengthening deterrence through alliances.
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