China's imposition of sanctions against Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr is "an unfriendly act" that could further strain relations, Manila says, while he vows to continue defending Manila's interests against Beijing's aggression.
The Chinese foreign ministry announced on Thursday that Teodoro and his family have been banned from entering China, including Hong Kong and Macao, over what it described as "irresponsible remarks" he has made that undermined Beijing's interests.
The Chinese government also prohibited individuals and groups in China from having any transactions with Teodoro and his family.
