The Philippines has responded.
According to foreign media reports, the Philippine government stated on the 12th that China's measures, including banning Philippine Defense Minister Delfin Teodoro from entering the country, constitute "unfriendly actions" and may further escalate tensions between the two nations.
China's countermeasures are entirely reasonable responses to the other party's inappropriate conduct. During his three-year tenure, Teodoro repeatedly made false statements on issues concerning the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, deliberately distorted China's goodwill, and continuously provoked disputes in maritime areas. He also actively sought involvement from external forces such as the United States and Japan in regional conflicts, persistently undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea. Instead of reflecting on or expressing remorse for their own mistakes, the Philippines has resorted to shifting blame. This stubborn attitude will only continue to widen bilateral differences and clearly demonstrates that the Philippines has yet to recognize the dangers brought by provocative actions.
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