China Sanctions 12 US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales

Beijing's move follows US sanctions on Chinese entities linked to Russia's military support and heightened tensions over Taiwan.

China's sanctions target major US defense companies including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics.
The measures include freezing assets in China and banning top executives from entering the country.
Beijing criticizes US arms sales to Taiwan as a violation of the one-China principle and interference in internal affairs.
The sanctions are seen as largely symbolic due to existing US laws restricting defense trade with China.
Analysts predict increased pressure on Western businesses operating in China amid rising geopolitical tensions.