Dalena Reporters l December 26, 2025
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced sanctions against 20 U.S. defense‑related companies and 10 senior American business executives in response to what Beijing described as large‑scale arms sales by the United States to Taiwan, officials said Friday. The move follows Washington’s recent approval of a major weapons package to Taipei, which China contends violates the One China principle and undermines its sovereignty.
Under the measures, the listed companies will face freezes on any assets they hold within China, and Chinese organisations and individuals are prohibited from engaging in business transactions or cooperation with them, according to the foreign ministry’s statement. The sanctions also include restrictions on the singled‑out executives, barring them from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, and freezing their movable and immovable property within Chinese territory.
Beijing’s announcement emphasised that the Taiwan issue remains a core national interest and red line in China–U.S. relations, warning that any actions perceived as supporting what it terms “Taiwan independence” will meet strong countermeasures. The decision reflects escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding U.S. support for Taiwan’s defence capabilities, which Washington asserts is aimed at maintaining regional stability and meeting its commitments under U.S. law.
Among the affected firms are major defence industry names such as Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, L3Harris Maritime Services and Boeing’s defence division, as well as several smaller specialised technology companies, while one of the sanctioned executives includes the founder of Anduril Industries, highlighting the broad range of targeted entities.
China also called on the United States to adhere to previously agreed diplomatic commitments, cease its military support to Taiwan, and refrain from actions that it says destabilise cross‑strait peace and security.