Beijing condemns remarks by Philippine defence chief, who says Manila is under ‘severe threat’ from China despite fertiliser and fuel offers
Beijing has condemned remarks by Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jnr, saying the comments seriously damaged bilateral trust and showed a lack of gratitude for Chinese aid.
“No matter how they sugarcoat their assistance to us, it doesn’t cut the mustard,” he was quoted as saying. “It’s actually guileful.”
Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning accused Teodoro of making “wrong comments on China on multiple occasions”.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
