Philippine defence chief slams 'bullying' China after note at forum
- SEOUL: The Philippine defence chief has accused Beijing of "bullying", alleging he was handed a Chinese note at an international forum that asserted China's expansive claims over contested waters.
- Secretary Gilberto Teodoro was on stage for a panel discussion at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on Tuesday (Sep 8) when he received a paper from what appeared to be an event staffer, video shows.
- I think this is from China," he said, before reading out its contents in the South Korean capital.
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- SEOUL: The Philippine defence chief has accused Beijing of "bullying", alleging he was handed a Chinese note at an international forum that asserted China's expansive claims over contested waters.
- Secretary Gilberto Teodoro was on stage for a panel discussion at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on Tuesday (Sep 8) when he received a paper from what appeared to be an event staffer, video shows.
- I think this is from China," he said, before reading out its contents in the South Korean capital.
Sources: Deccanherald, CNA