China sanctions 2 U.S. defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan

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China has announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it calls their support for arms sales to Taiwan.

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The company also helps make the Abrams tank being purchased by Taiwan to replace outdated armor intended to deter or resist an invasion from China. Sanctions were leveled under Beijing's recently enacted Law of the People’s Republic of China on Countering Foreign Sanctions, aimed at retaliating against U.S.

Taiwan has also been investing heavily in its own defense industry, producing sophisticated missiles and submarines.

 

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