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China Bans Philippine Defense Chief, Signaling Warning to Manila

China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family, a move analysts interpret as a warning against Manila's assertive stance in maritime disputes.

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