China Sanctions 20 US Defense Firms, 10 Businessmen Over Taiwan Arms Deal

• China imposed sanctions on 20 US defense companies and 10 prominent businessmen, escalating US-China tensions.
• The move is in retaliation for the US approving an $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan.
• Sanctions include freezing assets, banning business with Chinese entities, and prohibiting entry for associated officials.
• Key companies affected include Boeing (St. Louis branch), Northrop Grumman, L3Harris Maritime Services, and Anduril Industries.
• China warned the US that Taiwan is its "first red line" and called the arms deal a "dangerous game."

Why It Matters: China escalates US tensions with sanctions over Taiwan arms deal, calling it a "red line."