China on Friday announced sanctions against U.S. companies in the arms industry after the United States revealed arms sales to Taiwan.
Dec. 26 China on Friday announced sanctions against U.S. companies in the arms industry after the United States revealed arms sales to Taiwan.
«The United States recently announced its large-scale arms sales to China’s Taiwan Region», the announcement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. «This seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués, interferes in China’s internal affairs, and undermines China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. China hereby decides to take countermeasures against U.S. military-related companies and senior executives.»
The move comes after the United States announced an $11.1 billion arms deal with Taiwan on Dec. 18. Washington recognizes Taiwan as a sovereign nation, but Beijing claims it as Chinese territory.
The eight items being sold to Taiwan include HIMARS rocket systems, TOW missiles, Javelin anti-tank missiles, anti-armor loitering munition systems, spare attack helicopter parts, and the Taiwan Tactical Network military communication platform and Tactical Awareness Kit, among other equipment.
