菲律宾国防部长指控中国在南海争端中破坏东南亚的和平。 Philippine Defense Chief accuses China of disrupting peace in Southeast Asia over South China Sea disputes.

菲律宾国防总长Gilberto Teodoro Jr. 指控中国是东南亚和平的“最大破坏者”, Philippine Defense Chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has accused China of being "the biggest disruptor" of peace in Southeast Asia due to escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing over disputed reefs and waters in the South China Sea. 在过去一年里菲律宾和中国船只在水道上发生几次对峙之后,特奥多罗呼吁国际上更加严厉地谴责中国在该区域的行动。 Teodoro called for stronger international censure over China's actions in the region, following several confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the waterway over the past year. 菲律宾敦促中国遵守国际法,停止部署可能破坏相互尊重和友好关系的海上部队。 The Philippines has urged China to abide by international law and stop deploying maritime forces that could undermine mutual respect and friendly relations.