CHINA's foreign ministry criticized Philippine defense minister Teodoro after he
told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Beijing had supplied fertilizer and fuel but
lacked long-term sincerity and that the Philippines faced serious territorial
and political threats from China. CHINA said the minister's repeated
China-related falsehoods show no gratitude, place personal political interests
above Filipino welfare, and have seriously damaged bilateral relations and
mutual trust. CHINA urged Manila's leaders, who have said they are willing to
resolve disputes and ease ties, to restrain officials' remarks and prevent
individuals from undermining bilateral stability.
