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Philippines Defence Chief Confronts China Over Interrupted Remarks
Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. confronted China after receiving a note that interrupted his remarks at a forum in Seoul. The note, delivered by a Chinese delegate, reportedly contained a message from China's Defence Minister. Teodoro described the incident as "coercion and bullying." He stated that the Philippines would not be intimidated and would continue to assert its rights in the West Philippine Sea. The incident occurred during the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Seoul, South Korea.
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- Centre (7): Business Today, Channel News Asia, Mathrubhumi, Mathrubhumi English, South China Morning Post, The Print, The Statesman
- Right (1): Fox News