A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed the decision on Friday, while responding to questions about information published on the ministry’s official website regarding the countermeasures.
The Chinese government has announced sanctions against 20 United States military-related companies and 10 senior executives in response to what it described as a renewed round of large-scale U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed the decision on Friday, while responding to questions about information published on the ministry’s official website regarding the countermeasures.
According to the spokesperson, the sanctions were imposed in line with the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Countering Foreign Sanctions.
The spokesperson said the affected companies and individuals were targeted for their involvement in arming Taiwan in recent years, following the latest U.S. announcement on weapons sales to the island.
Reiterating Beijing’s long-standing position, the Foreign Ministry stressed that the Taiwan issue remains a central concern in China-US relations.
“The Taiwan question is at the very core of China’s core interests and the first red line that must not be crossed in China-US relations,” the spokesperson said.
China warned that any attempt to challenge its position on Taiwan would draw a firm response.
“Anyone who attempts to cross the line and make provocations on the Taiwan question will be met with China’s firm response,” the spokesperson stated, adding that companies and individuals involved in arms sales to Taiwan “will pay the price for the wrongdoing.”
The spokesperson further emphasised that China’s determination to safeguard its sovereignty should not be underestimated.
“No country or force shall ever underestimate the resolve, will and ability of the Chinese government and people to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the statement said.
China also urged the United States to adhere to the one-China principle and the three China–US joint communiqués, and to act in line with commitments made by US leaders.
The Foreign Ministry called on Washington to stop arming Taiwan, warning that such actions undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
“China once again urges the US to stop the dangerous moves of arming Taiwan, stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and stop sending wrong signals to ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces,” the spokesperson said.
The ministry stated that China would continue to take resolute measures to firmly defend its national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.