Military · Sunday, 16 August 2026
Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a 'squid tactic'
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro dismissed Chinese accusations of smearing Beijing as a 'squid tactic' intended to distract from legal issues.
TL;DR
The exchange follows a Philippine law-enforcement operation against Chinese nationals at a steel facility, which Beijing criticized as an attack on bilateral relations. The ongoing diplomatic friction between the two nations continues to impact regional security and political cooperation.
Reuters15 Aug, 09:54 BST
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