Shangri-La Dialogue: China hits back at South China Sea comments by Philippines’ defence chief
China has hit back at comments by the Philippines’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr, stressing that the country has "a full historical and legal basis" to uphold territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea. The Chinese embassy in Singapore reiterated its stance in three Facebook posts, saying that Beijing has been exercising a high degree of restraint in the disputed territory. These came as tensions played out with heated words by both sides on Sunday (Jun 1) at the Shangri-La Dialogue. CNA’s Olivia Siong reports.
China has hit back at comments by the Philippines’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr, stressing that the country has "a full historical and legal basis" to uphold territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea. The Chinese embassy in Singapore reiterated its stance in three Facebook posts, saying that Beijing has been exercising a high degree of restraint in the disputed territory. These came as tensions played out with heated words by both sides on Sunday (Jun 1) at the Shangri-La Dialogue. CNA’s Olivia Siong reports.
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