China Sanctions 20 US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Deal

• China imposed sanctions on 20 US defense companies and 10 executives.
• The sanctions follow Donald Trump's approval of over $10 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
• Measures include freezing assets in China and banning business with sanctioned entities, including Boeing's St Louis hub.
• The arms package includes HIMARS rocket systems, anti-tank missiles, and drones.
• China warned the US against crossing its 'red line' on Taiwan, urging adherence to the 'one-China principle'.

Why It Matters: China retaliates with sanctions against US defense entities for arming Taiwan, escalating tensions.