Beijing imposes sanctions against the Philippine Defense Minister for 'repeatedly making irresponsible statements regarding China.' Gilberto Teodoro will be banned from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

China announced on Thursday sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr and his family due to his repeated irresponsible remarks on China.

China is banning the Philippines Defense Secretary and his family from entering the country over his comments about China's South China Sea claims.