China Sanctions 20 US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales, Tensions Escalate

• China imposed sanctions on 20 US defense companies and 10 individuals, including Boeing's St. Louis branch.
• The sanctions follow the US's $1.11 billion arms sale package to Taiwan announced last week.
• Sanctions include freezing assets in China, prohibiting business with Chinese entities, and a travel ban for individuals.
• China views Taiwan as a "red line" and its core interest, warning against "provocative action."
• The US cites the Taiwan Relations Act for its obligation to provide Taiwan with self-defense means.

Why It Matters: China sanctioned US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales, escalating US-China tensions significantly.