China’s sanctions on Philippine defense chief put Japan ties in spotlight
14 Jul 2026, 18:23 GMT
By Taejun Kang for RFA
Topic: South China Sea
Credit: Taejun Kang for RFA
Source URL: https://rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2026/07/14/philippines-teodoro-china-sanctions-japan/
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Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, left, and Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro at the Balikatan joint military exercises between U.S., Australian, Filipino and Japanese troops in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, May 6, 2026.