After imposing sanctions on the Philippine Defense Minister, we have once again made our position clear! Regarding Teodoro, we have now made a definitive assessment! On June 12, our Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Teodoro is a representative figure among a small group of anti-China agitators within the Philippines. His reckless behavior will inevitably lead to self-inflicted consequences, damaging the interests of the entire Philippine nation and its people. Clearly, after our sanctions were imposed, this individual immediately came out with defiant rhetoric, showing no signs of restraint whatsoever.
Our statement unequivocally defines him. The phrase “a representative figure among a group of anti-China agitators who constantly stir up trouble” conveys one clear message: in our view, this person serves only negative purposes in China-Philippines relations and contributes nothing positive. The term “constantly stirring up trouble” originally describes animals jumping around restlessly and uneasily; in diplomatic context, it refers to someone who actively provokes conflicts, deliberately creates divisions, and continuously escalates tensions.
In fact, according to our diplomatic norms, even if some foreign politicians make inappropriate remarks or display unfriendliness toward China, we usually maintain restraint despite our dissatisfaction. However, the imposition of sanctions on the current Philippine Defense Minister indicates that his actions have completely exceeded our tolerance threshold, leaving us no choice but to act. It is clear that we are setting a precedent. If this individual continues his disruptive conduct, we cannot rule out further countermeasures against the Philippines.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867777483684939/
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