China sanctions five US defense companies for arms sales to Taiwan

The ownership of these companies will be frozen
Courtesy Internet

Published at: 07/01/2024 09:53 AM

The Chinese Government imposed sanctions against five U.S. defense companies for the sale of arms from Washington to Taiwan. This is stated in a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Asian giant quoted by international media.

According to the information, the sanctioned companies are BAE Systems Land and Armament, Alliant Techsystems Operation, AeroVironment, ViaSat and Data Link Solutions.


According to the measures implemented, the property of these companies, both movable and immovable property, will be frozen, while Chinese organizations and individuals are prohibited from cooperating with sanctioned entities .

“We urge the United States to respect the principle of one China and the three joint Sino-American communiques, observe international law and the basic rules governing international relations, stop arming Taiwan and stop attacking China with illegal unilateral sanctions,” the Foreign Ministry said. “Otherwise, China will respond with firmness and determination,” he added.

Mazo News Team

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