According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on June 12, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted a regular press conference.
Asahi News reporter's question: Regarding the sanctions imposed on Filipino Defense Minister Teodoro, what specific remarks related to China are included in the basis for these sanctions?
Lin Jian stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website has announced the decision to impose sanctions on Philippine Defense Minister Teodoro and his relatives, detailing the situation. Previously, my colleague and I also addressed Teodoro's erroneous statements regarding China, expressing China's serious stance. You can refer to those statements for further information. What I want to emphasize is that Teodoro is a representative of a small group of anti-China elements in the Philippines. His reckless actions will inevitably lead to negative consequences, harming the interests of the entire Philippines and its people.
Russian journalist asked today: Regarding the sanctions against Teodoro. China recently stated that criticism from the Philippines could make it more difficult for China to continue providing aid to the Philippines. Can the spokesperson clarify whether the sanctions against Teodoro will affect China's future aid to the Philippines, including supplies of fuel and fertilizers?
Lin Jian said that the decision to impose sanctions on Teodoro and his relatives, announced on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, clearly explains the relevant circumstances. What I want to emphasize is that if people like Teodoro continue to undermine the efforts to stabilize the bilateral relationship, it will ultimately harm the fundamental interests of the Philippines and its people.
Reuters reporter asked: The Philippine Defense Minister issued a statement today (the 12th) saying, "I will continue to carry out my duties and address the 'malicious actions' of China in the Philippines and its waters, in order to protect national interests." What is the response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
Lin Jian replied that we have noticed that Teodoro is still distorting facts and attacking others. His actions are not an expression of his claimed 'upholding the dignity of his country', but rather a showy attempt to gain political selfish interests. It is precisely this irresponsible recklessness of such a small group of people that leads to the intensification of disputes between China and the Philippines, the deterioration of bilateral relations, and ultimately damages the interests of the entire Philippines and its people.
On June 11, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that China had imposed sanctions on Philippine Defense Minister Teodoro and his relatives.
The Philippine Defense Minister Teodoro has repeatedly made statements involving China that harm China's legitimate interests and damage relations between China and the Philippines. In order to safeguard China's national sovereignty, security, and development interests, China has decided to ban Teodoro, his spouse, and their children from entering mainland China, as well as Hong Kong and Macau. It is also forbidden for organizations and individuals within China to engage in any transactions or cooperation with Teodoro, his spouse, and their children.
On May 30th, Téodoro, who was attending the diplomatic meeting, claimed that the Philippines faced “serious threats” both in terms of territory and politics from China. When asked about China’s assistance to the Philippines during times of material shortages caused by the Middle Eastern wars, he expressed gratitudelessness, calling such assistance “fabricated and deceitful,” as China did not provide the Philippines with “long-term, genuine goodwill.”
