China announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to Taiwan

BEIJING, China: American companies selling arms to the self-ruled island of Taiwan were, this week, warned of impending sanctions by China.

Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and threatens to annex it by force.

Chinese state media made the announcement, citing the Foreign Ministry, but gave no details on the companies involved. Taiwan is awaiting deliveries of F-16 fighter jets, Abrams tanks, and miss