China imposes sanctions on six US companies over arms sales to Taiwan

BEIJING, July 12 China on Friday imposed sanctions against six US military-industrial companies over arms sales to Taiwan, China Central Television reports.
As follows from the statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the text of which is quoted by the TV channel, the United States recently “renewed the sale of arms to the Taiwan region of China,” which seriously violates the “one China” principle and the three joint Sino-American communiqués, is a serious interference in China’s internal affairs and harms damage to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, «China has decided to take countermeasures against a number of relevant companies and senior management.»

According to the report, Anduril Industries, Maritime Tactical Systems, Pacific Rim Defense, AEVEX Aerospace, LKD Aerospace, Summit Technologies Inc. were sanctioned.

In addition, the head and CEO of AeroVironment, Vahid Nawabi, as well as the financial director of the same company, Kevin McDonnell, the CEO of Anduril Industries, Brian Schimpf, the chief operating officer of Anduril Industries, Matthew Grimm, and the senior vice president of Anduril Industries for global defense, Gregory, were sanctioned. Kausner.
The assets of these companies and employees will be frozen in China, the relevant individuals will be prohibited from entering China, and will not be issued entry visas. Organizations and individuals in China will not cooperate or conduct other activities with the relevant individuals and companies.

The measures will come into effect on July 12.

In June, China imposed sanctions against the American arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin and a number of company managers over arms sales to Taiwan.
The situation around Taiwan worsened significantly after Nancy Pelosi, then Speaker of the US House of Representatives, visited the island in early August 2022. China, which considers the island one of its provinces, denounced Pelosi's visit as US support for Taiwanese separatism and conducted large-scale military exercises.
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