China has imposed sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino, barring him from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
According to the spokesperson, Tolentino’s actions on China-related issues have been egregious. Driven by personal interests, a small number of anti-China politicians in the Philippines have made malicious remarks and moves that harm China’s interests and China-Philippines relations.
The Chinese government is firmly resolved in defending its national sovereignty, security, and development interests, the spokesperson added.
