China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., banning him and his family from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Beijing cited his 'erroneous remarks' and damage to bilateral relations.

China has sanctioned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. Beijing said on Thursday that Teodoro had repeatedly made erroneous remarks against China, undermined China’s legitimate interests and damaged bilateral relations. “To safeguard China’s national sovereignty, security, and development interests, the Chinese side has decided to ban Teodoro, his spouse and his children from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau,” the...