US Defense Companies Face Sanctions from Beijing Over Taiwan Involvement
The Foreign Ministry has stated that numerous arms sales to Taiwan “seriously undermine” China’s territorial integrity. Read the full article at RT.com.
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Beijing has announced sanctions against more than a dozen US military companies and high-ranking executives in reaction to the recent approval of arms sales by Washington to Taiwan. The Chinese Foreign Ministry made this declaration on Thursday.
Last week, the US State Department greenlit an additional $385 million in military sales to Taiwan, which follows a significant $2 billion package approved in October and a $567 million deal finalized in September.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson, Lin Jian, stated at a press conference that the latest agreement “seriously violates” the One-China principle, “severely interferes in China's internal affairs, and seriously undermines” the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Although the US officially upholds a One-China policy—recognizing Taiwan as part of China—it also maintains military cooperation with the Taiwanese government.
In response to the latest arms deal, from Thursday, the assets of 13 US defense firms in China will be frozen, and these companies will be barred from trading or cooperating with Chinese entities and individuals. Identified senior executives will face similar sanctions, including visa denials and entry restrictions to China.
The ministry has called on the US to “immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop condoning and supporting” the island’s “independence” forces.
Historically, self-rule in Taiwan was established by nationalist factions after their defeat in the Chinese Civil War in 1949. Presently, only a few countries recognize the island's sovereignty, while the majority, including Russia, adhere to Beijing's stance that Taiwan is part of the People's Republic of China.
In October, China conducted extensive military drills near the island. The Taiwanese government has asserted that Beijing will never “renounce the use of force” against it.
China's Foreign Ministry has previously emphasized that ongoing US support for Taiwan contradicts past commitments made in the August 17 Communiqué of 1982, in which Washington vowed not to establish a long-term policy of arms sales to Taiwan and indicated an intention to gradually reduce such sales.
In November, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the Taiwan issue as a key boundary that the US must respect in order to maintain a balanced relationship with China.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
Last week, the US State Department greenlit an additional $385 million in military sales to Taiwan, which follows a significant $2 billion package approved in October and a $567 million deal finalized in September.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson, Lin Jian, stated at a press conference that the latest agreement “seriously violates” the One-China principle, “severely interferes in China's internal affairs, and seriously undermines” the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Although the US officially upholds a One-China policy—recognizing Taiwan as part of China—it also maintains military cooperation with the Taiwanese government.
In response to the latest arms deal, from Thursday, the assets of 13 US defense firms in China will be frozen, and these companies will be barred from trading or cooperating with Chinese entities and individuals. Identified senior executives will face similar sanctions, including visa denials and entry restrictions to China.
The ministry has called on the US to “immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop condoning and supporting” the island’s “independence” forces.
Historically, self-rule in Taiwan was established by nationalist factions after their defeat in the Chinese Civil War in 1949. Presently, only a few countries recognize the island's sovereignty, while the majority, including Russia, adhere to Beijing's stance that Taiwan is part of the People's Republic of China.
In October, China conducted extensive military drills near the island. The Taiwanese government has asserted that Beijing will never “renounce the use of force” against it.
China's Foreign Ministry has previously emphasized that ongoing US support for Taiwan contradicts past commitments made in the August 17 Communiqué of 1982, in which Washington vowed not to establish a long-term policy of arms sales to Taiwan and indicated an intention to gradually reduce such sales.
In November, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the Taiwan issue as a key boundary that the US must respect in order to maintain a balanced relationship with China.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
