Philippines Minister Says China Threat Remains Severe
Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro stated that the Philippines remains under severe territorial and political threat from China despite easing U.S.-China tensions. He emphasized that Manila will continue building resilience through alliances and military upgrades to resist ongoing maritime aggression.
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The Philippines faces a persistent territorial and political threat from China despite a recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Saturday that Manila must remain resilient against Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. The ongoing maritime friction highlights the limits of superpower diplomacy in resolving regional security disputes.
