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Philippines defense minister reads private note from China to live audience

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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In a viral video recorded at a conference in Seoul, Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., said: “Perhaps basic decency and behavior is what China needs to do.”…

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  • In a viral video recorded at a conference in Seoul, Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., said: “Perhaps basic decency and behavior is what China needs to do.”…
  • Reported by Washington Post and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:14:45 UTC.

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