China sanctions US defense-related companies over Russia, Taiwan

BEIJING, China: On May 22, China announced sanctions on 12 U.S. defense-related companies and ten executives in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and previous American sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia.

The targeted entities include units of Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, General Dynamics, and other companies. Senior executives from Northrop Grumman Corporation and General Dynamics are also among those