China will impose sanctions on five American companies. They provided weapons to Taiwan, according to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs TASS.
“China has decided to impose sanctions on BAE Systems Land and Armaments, Alliant Techsystems Operation, AeroVironment, ViaSat and Data Link Solutions,” the ministry said.
Sanctions include freezing the assets of these companies, including real estate in China, and banning individuals and organizations from dealing with them.
“We insist that the American side adhere to the ‘one China’ principle and the provisions of the three joint communiqués between China and the United States,” China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Before now Taiwan Pallets There are 13 aircraft and five Chinese ships near the island.
December 31 Chinese President Xi Jinping named The reunification of China and Taiwan is a historical necessity. Following these words, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen statedHe said peace with China should be based on dignity.
Previously in China spoke About US military supplies to Taiwan.