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China Sanctions Ex-Senator Tolentino Over South China Sea Stance

7/2/2025

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China has imposed sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino, preventing his entry into mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau due to his “egregious conduct” regarding South China Sea matters. Tolentino, known for championing the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, proudly called the sanctions a “badge of honor,” reaffirming his dedication to national sovereignty as tensions rise between Beijing and Manila.

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China has imposed sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino, preventing his entry into mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau due to his “egregious conduct” regarding South China Sea matters. Tolentino, known for championing the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, proudly called the sanctions a “badge of honor,” reaffirming his dedication to national sovereignty as tensions rise between Beijing and Manila.