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China Imposes Sanctions on Three US Military Firms and Ten Executives Over Taiwan Arms Sales

Oct 10, 2024, 09:07 AM

China's Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that it is imposing sanctions on three US military firms, including Huntington Ingalls Industries, and ten senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan. The countermeasures come as a reaction to recent weapons assistance provided by the US to Taiwan, which China considers a violation of its sovereignty.