WorldFri, Dec 26, 2025
China Sanctions US Defense Firms, Executives Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 US defense companies and 10 individuals, including asset freezes and travel bans, following a major US arms sale to Taiwan.
📌Key Points
- •China sanctioned 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan.
- •Sanctions include asset freezes in China, prohibition of business dealings, and entry bans for individuals.
- •The action follows a U.S. announcement of an $11.1 billion arms package to Taiwan, the largest ever.
- •Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and considers the issue a "red line" in U.S.-China relations.
- •The U.S. is legally obligated to provide Taiwan with means for self-defense, despite Chinese objections.