Gibo Teodoro: ‘Act of war’ if China tries to tow Sierra Madre
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre by force would be considered an “act of war” against the Philippines. Teodoro was responding to a report by a Manila-based Chinese language newspaper that China was considering removing the
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same Teodoro warning about China towing the Sierra Madre, with consistent facts; the only difference is wording (grounded vs. sunken).
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