China sanctions US entities over Taiwan weapons sales.

China has sanctioned 20 US defense firms and 10 individuals over weapons sales to Taiwan, in retaliation for the US’s $11.1bn weapons package for the island. Beijing urged the US to stop arming Taiwan, claiming the territory as its own, and warned of strong responses to provocative actions. The sanctioned companies include Boeing and Northrop Grumman, with measures freezing assets in China and banning domestic interactions. The US is legally obligated to provide Taiwan with defense means, but the recent arms deal has escalated tensions with China.

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