Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro says that while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr had approved 'good-faith discussions' with China over the long-delayed code, he doubted Beijing's sincerity
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines doubts China’s intention to negotiate a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea although Manila is looking forward to continuing discussions, Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro said on Monday, October 14. based on international law, after escalating confrontations in the strategic waterway where $3 trillion worth of trade passes annually.
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