On May 22, China imposed sanctions on 12 US military contractors and 10 senior defense officials in response to US arms sales to Taiwan and sanctions on Chinese companies it accuses of supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Beijing claimed that the United States ignored China’s “objective and fair position” on Russia’s war in Ukraine and sanctioned multiple Chinese entities “indiscriminately” in consideration of Russia-related factors. statement read.
The Chinese government also condemned the United States’ continued arms sales to Taiwan, arguing that they are “interfering in China’s internal affairs and seriously damaging China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The sanctioned companies include a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corp., General Dynamics Corp., Iron Mountain Solutions Inc. and Applied Technologies Group Inc., according to the statement. The company’s assets will be frozen in China.
On the list of sanctioned executives, six senior representatives of Northrop Grumman, including CEO Kathy Worden, and four executives of General Dynamics, including Vice President Firat Gezen, will be banned from entering China, Hong Kong and Macau.
China’s sanctions are largely symbolic, as the companies mentioned do not normally operate in China.
On May 1, the United States imposed new sanctions against the United States. 300 more companies Russia and individuals from third countries, including Chinese companies, that supported Russia’s war effort.
That same month, Washington further expanded its list of sanctions, adding: More than 37 companies The transaction will be blacklisted for security reasons.
Beijing maintained tie one’s necktie Strengthened economic cooperation with Moscow during the war, Confuse Western countries are trying to isolate Russia.
Expanding trade with China It has played a key role in allowing Moscow to maintain its economy and strengthen its military industry despite Western economic pressure.
Taiwan FM: “If Russia can do the same to Ukraine, China might do the same to Taiwan.”
The start of Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine was a wake-up call for Taiwan, which was considered to be the next conflict zone in the event of Kiev’s defeat. Two years have passed, but Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu remains uncertain about Taiwan’s future.
