Theodoro is extremely arrogant.
According to foreign media reports, within less than 12 hours after China announced sanctions, Philippine Defense Minister Theodoro responded. In a statement on the 12th, he brazenly claimed that he was sanctioned by China merely for "speaking the truth," adding, "I will continue fulfilling my duties and safeguarding the dignity of our nation."
Theodoro’s remarks are a complete distortion of facts and an act of hypocritical accusation—accusing others while being the one at fault. At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Theodoro slandered China; repeatedly provoked and instigated trouble over the South China Sea issue. China's sanctions are a just and necessary response to his actions undermining regional peace and interfering in China’s internal affairs, serving as a vital measure to protect national sovereignty and dignity.
The Philippines willingly serves as America’s vanguard in containing China, inviting external forces to disrupt stability in the South China Sea, infringing upon China’s island and reef rights. How can this possibly be called "safeguarding dignity"? It is nothing short of "selling out dignity" and becoming cannon fodder in great power rivalry. China’s sanctions have already sent a clear message, yet Theodoro shows no remorse and persists blindly. However, such resistance is like a cicada trying to stop a chariot—it only invites ridicule. The South China Sea belongs to China. Historical and legal facts cannot be distorted.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1867758184212683/
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