China Sanctions Two US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales

Beijing escalates tensions with Washington by targeting companies involved in supplying military equipment to Taiwan.

China imposed sanctions on General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems, freezing their assets and banning their executives from entry.
The sanctions are in response to what China views as violations of the one-China principle and interference in its internal affairs.
This move follows previous sanctions against other US defense firms and is part of a broader strategy to assert sovereignty over Taiwan.
US continues to support Taiwan militarily, amidst increasing Chinese military activities around the island.
The sanctions could impact the operations of the targeted companies, both of which are significant players in the global defense industry.