China Sanctions U.S. Military Firms Over Arms Sales to Taiwan

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday that it has imposed sanctions on seven U.S. military-related companies and their executives for supplying arms to Taiwan.

The sanctioned entities include Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, Raytheon Canada and Raytheon Australia under RTX, as well as Hudson Technologies, according to a ministry statement.

This move follows recent U.S. decisions to approve $571.3 million in defense aid to Taiwan, alongside military equipment sales estimated at $385 million.

The sanctions freeze the companies’ and executives’ assets in China and prohibit Chinese individuals and organizations from engaging in business or collaborations with them, the ministry stated.

“The United States’ actions severely undermine China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” said Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the ministry, during a Friday press briefing.

China reiterated its call for the U.S. to adhere to the One-China principle and cease supplying arms to Taiwan. Mao warned that Beijing will take “all necessary measures” to safeguard its security and interests.