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WorldPhilippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a 'squid tactic'

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro rejected China’s accusation that he has “consistently attacked and smeared” Beijing, calling the remarks a “classic squid tactic” intended to divert attention from the issues at hand.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-15 09:05Original

Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a 'squid tactic'
Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a 'squid tactic'World