China Sanctions US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China has imposed sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives following a significant $11.1 billion U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. Beijing views this as a severe infringement on its sovereignty, escalating tensions between the two global powers.

• China sanctioned 20 US defense firms and 10 executives.
• Action follows a record $11.1 billion US arms sale to Taiwan.
• Sanctions include asset freezes and business transaction bans.
• Beijing condemns US interference, warns against arming Taiwan.
• Move escalates US-China tensions over Taiwan's status.

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