China Sanctions U.S. Firms and Executives Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on three U.S. military-linked firms and 10 senior executives because of U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan. The sanctions took immediate effect and will freeze any property of these firms within China.

In a significant geopolitical move, China's foreign ministry has enacted sanctions targeting three U.S. military-affiliated companies and 10 senior executives. This decision comes in direct response to the United States' recent weapons sales to Taiwan.

The companies affected by the sanctions include Edge Autonomy Operations LLC, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc, and Skydio Inc. Effective immediately, any properties belonging to these firms within China will be frozen, according to a foreign ministry statement made on Thursday.

This development underscores the ongoing tensions between China and the United States, particularly concerning Taiwan, which China views as a breakaway province.

(With inputs from agencies.)