China has formally implemented countermeasures targeting twenty United States defense contractors and ten senior executives for their involvement in supplying military equipment to Taiwan. The sanctions, announced by China’s Foreign Ministry on December 26, 2025, represent a direct response to recent US arms sales to the self-governing island.
The ministry’s statement clarified that these measures are enacted under China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, which provides the legal framework for responding to external actions deemed threatening to national sovereignty. A ministry spokesperson emphasized that any attempts to challenge China’s territorial integrity through weapons transfers would encounter determined opposition.
“Those who participate in arms sales to Taiwan will inevitably face consequences for their actions,” the spokesperson declared, underscoring Beijing’s firm stance on protecting what it considers core national interests.
The Chinese government further called on Washington to immediately cease military support for Taiwan, warning that such actions destabilize the Taiwan Strait and encourage separatist movements. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to taking all necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial unity, maintaining that Taiwan has been an inseparable part of Chinese territory throughout history.