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politicsinternational-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"China Hits Five US Arms Firms with Sanctions Over Taiwan Sales"

China announced sanctions against five U.S. military manufacturers in retaliation for a recent U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. The sanctioned companies include BAE Systems Land and Armaments, Alliant Techsystems Operations, AeroVironment, Viasat, and Data Link Solutions. These measures are a response to a $300 million U.S. deal to support Taiwan's tactical information systems, which China claims undermines its sovereignty and threatens peace in the Taiwan Strait. The sanctions will involve asset freezes and prohibitions on Chinese entities engaging with the targeted companies. This move comes just before Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections on January 13.

via Reuters|

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international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"China Imposes Sanctions on Five US Arms Firms for Taiwan Sales"

China has imposed sanctions on five U.S. defense companies in retaliation for recent U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and U.S. sanctions on Chinese entities. The sanctions aim to freeze the companies' assets in China and bar Chinese individuals and organizations from dealing with them, although the impact is expected to be largely symbolic since these companies do not typically do business with China. This move comes ahead of Taiwan's presidential election and amidst heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait, with China viewing U.S. arms sales as interference in its internal affairs and a threat to its sovereignty. The U.S. maintains its commitment to Taiwan's defense capabilities, citing legal obligations to support the island's ability to defend itself.

via NBC News|

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