China Sanctions 20 US Defense Firms, 10 Officials Over Taiwan Arms Sales

• China imposed sanctions on 20 US defense companies and 10 senior officials.
• Action taken under Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, effective immediately, in response to US arms sales to Taiwan.
• Sanctions freeze assets in China and prohibit business with Chinese entities.
• Targeted firms include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, L3Harris Maritime Services, Boeing in St. Louis, and others.
• China warns that Taiwan is a "red line" and those providing arms will "pay the price."

Why It Matters: China escalates US tensions with sanctions on defense firms over Taiwan arms sales, warning of consequences.