China Imposes Sanctions on Seven U.S. Military Firms Over NDAA 2025 and Arms Sales to Taiwan Following December 23 Legislation

Dec 27, 2024, 04:02 AM

China's Foreign Ministry has expressed strong opposition to the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 23. The NDAA includes provisions that China views as negative and harmful to its national interests, particularly regarding Taiwan and Hong Kong. In response, China has announced sanctions against seven U.S. military firms and their executives, citing the arms sales to Taiwan as a provocation. The Chinese government has also criticized the U.S. for its perceived interference in Hong Kong's internal affairs, particularly in light of recent U.S. condemnation of Hong Kong's issuance of arrest warrants and bounties for overseas activists. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that the U.S. must stop emboldening anti-China sentiments and respect China's sovereignty and rule of law. Furthermore, China has urged the Philippines to withdraw the U.S. Typhon missile system, warning that its deployment could lead to an arms race in the region.