The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China S

The Philippine defense secretary said his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea.

Philippines defence secretary warns that country will take action against China’s increasing aggression in the disputed waters.

U.S. automaker Tesla sold 30,688 China-made electric vehicles in February, down 49.2% from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Tuesday. Deliveries of China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles fell 51.

Tesla Inc.’s China-made wholesale deliveries fell to the lowest in more than 2 1/2-years last month, adding to a troubling slide in global sales at a time Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is increasingly distracted by politics.

Tesla sold 30,688 China-made vehicles in February, a 49% plunge from a year ago. The data comes shortly after figures showed a plunge in European sales.