"China Imposes Sanctions on 2 U.S. Defense Companies Over Support for Taiwan Arms Sales"

China has imposed sanctions on two U.S. defense companies, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems, for their alleged support of arms sales to Taiwan. The move comes as part of Beijing's efforts to counter U.S. financial and travel restrictions on Chinese officials. China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has been increasing military activities around the island. The U.S. remains a key supporter of Taiwan, supplying it with military hardware, despite lacking formal diplomatic ties with the island.