SEOUL: The Philippine defence chief has accused Beijing of "bullying", alleging he was handed a Chinese note at an international forum that asserted China's expansive claims over contested waters.Secr ...
Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro read out a Chinese note on the South China Sea during a Seoul forum and hit back at Beijing, accusing it of "coercion, bullying and aggression".
The Philippines sees a lower bullying rate in 2025 but it still has one of the highest rates among participating ...