# Philippine defense chief accuses China of disrespecting international law

https://mins.news/en/video/51987

- VOA Chinese, 2026-09-09 20:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Bpv7yDUUg

> Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro criticized China after a note about Beijing’s position on the South China Sea interrupted him at a defense forum in Seoul on Sept. 8. He said China’s conduct was disrespectful of international law and lacked basic courtesy.

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