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China-Philippines South China Sea tensions 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 11
SEP 11 · Day 1
China-Philippines tensions simmer after Beijing rebukes Manila over Seoul clash
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning urged the Philippine individual to cut provocations and theatrics.
Teodoro rebutted China's note on the spot, accusing Beijing of coercion, bullying, and aggression in the South China Sea.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. read a note from the Chinese side at the Seoul Defense Dialogue on Tuesday.
“urges the certain individual of the Philippine side to cut the provocations and theatrics, and stop undermining China-Philippines relations and stability in the South China Sea.”
MAO NING
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