On Sept 26 at a forum, Philippine defense minister Teodoro commented on the
South China Sea. China’s embassy in the Philippines spokesman Ji Lingpeng
described Teodoro as extremely anti‑China, saying he has long attacked and
smeared China to gain political capital. The embassy said his remarks disregard
facts, aim to disrupt China‑Philippines relations and sow discord between the
two peoples, and that such efforts will not succeed.