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China Sanctions 20 U.S. Defense Firms and 10 Executives Over Taiwan Arms Plan

Analysts say the penalties are likely to have limited bite because most targets have little exposure to China.

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FILE - A low-cost autonomous cruise missile Barracuda 500, jointly manufactured by U.S Anduril and Taiwan''s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, isndisplayed during the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) at Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei, Taiwan, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)
U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Overview

  • Beijing announced asset freezes, bans on dealings by Chinese entities, and visa denials including to Hong Kong and Macau for those targeted.
  • Named companies include Boeing’s St. Louis operations, Northrop Grumman Systems, L3Harris Maritime Services, Vantor, Epirus, Dedrone and others on a 20-firm list.
  • Ten executives were also targeted, with Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and Vantor CEO Dan Smoot among those facing asset freezes and entry bans.
  • China said the move responds to Washington’s roughly $11.1 billion notification for Taiwan covering missiles, howitzers and drones, which would be the largest-ever package if Congress approves it.
  • Framing Taiwan as the “first red line,” China warned of firm responses to further U.S. actions, while U.S. law continues to require providing Taiwan the means to defend itself.