The Chinese government has placed sanctions on seven companies in response to recent U.S. announcements of military sales and aid to Taiwan, the self-governing island that China claims as part of its territory.

Summary

China imposed sanctions on seven U.S. and allied companies, including Raytheon Canada and Aerkomm Inc., due to recent U.S. military aid and arms sales to Taiwan, as well as provisions in the U.S. defense bill against China.

Sanctions include asset freezes and bans on business dealings in China.

This follows President Biden authorizing $571 million in military aid and $295 million in arms sales to Taiwan.

Beijing condemned the U.S. for violating agreements, interfering in domestic affairs, and increasing tensions over Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.

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    They are a de facto independent country under the banner of “Republic of China” (ROC) currently existing as a rump state with the only remaining area under ROC control being Taiwan and Kinmen Islands collectively known as the “Free Area of Republic of China”.

    A rename to “Republic of Taiwan” wont improve their situation much, the US will still be too afraid to officially recognize this nation, so would most of Europe. All it brings is more fuel for the Wechat propaganda machine and justify a nationwide mass conscription in China and an immediate invasion of Taiwan.

    If Taiwan knew they had the support, they would’ve already be names “Republic of Taiwan” but here we are…