Gilberto Teodoro Tells Beijing to Stay Out of Japan Missile Exercise

Gilberto Teodoro Tells China to Back Off Over Japan Type 88 Missile Drill Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. rejects China’s criticism of Japan’s Type 88 anti-ship missile drill during Balikatan 2026, defending the exercise as part of the Philippines’ growing defense partnerships. The video examines Beijing’s objections, Manila’s response, Japan’s expanding regional security role, and rising South China Sea tensions. It also explores stronger Philippines-Japan defense cooperation, joint military exercises, and why the Type 88 missile deployment has become a new flashpoint in the intensifying security rivalry involving China, the Philippines, and Japan. Global Front provides original news reporting, research, analysis, commentary, scripting, editing, and presentation. This video may contain footage, images, or other materials licensed from Agence France-Presse (AFP) and other authorized sources. Such content is incorporated into original editorial coverage and transformed through reporting, analysis, context, narration, and editing. All editorial decisions, opinions, and analysis are solely those of Global Front. #GlobalFront #GilbertoTeodoro #ChinaPhilippines #JapanMissileDrill #Balikatan2026 #SouthChinaSea #PhilippinesJapan #ChinaNews