### [2026-06-11](/feed/2026/06/11/index.md)

##### China–Philippines relations
# China imposes sanctions on Philippine defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro, citing remarks he made at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue that China said undermined its interests and bilateral relations. China also bans him, his wife, and their son from entering the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Star](https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/11/china-sanctions-philippine-defence-chief-for-039irresponsible-remarks039)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-sanctions-philippine-defence-secretary-over-erroneous-remarks-2026-06-11/)

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