Today, on Friday, December 26, 2025, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced it will impose countermeasures against 20 U.S. military-related companies and 10 senior executives. This response comes after Washington’s decision to sell large-scale arms to the Taiwan region, which Beijing says violates the one-China principle and three China-U.S. joint communiques. 🚫✈️
The ministry’s statement emphasizes that these measures will freeze movable and immovable properties on the Chinese mainland, ban any transactions or cooperation with the listed entities, and deny entry visas to the targeted executives (including Hong Kong and Macao). 🌐🛑
Notable companies on the hit list include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Boeing in St. Louis, L3Harris Maritime Services, Gibbs & Cox, and innovative tech firms like Epirus and Teal Drones. Senior executives affected range from Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey to L3Harris vice president John Cantillon. 👥
At a regular press briefing, a spokesperson stressed: “The Taiwan question is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations. Anyone who provokes on this issue will face a firm response.” The ministry urged the U.S. to abide by its one-China commitment and stop actions that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. ⚖️🤝
As tensions rise, global markets and political observers will be watching whether these tit-for-tat measures escalate into deeper economic and diplomatic fallout. Stay tuned for updates on how this high-stakes game of geopolitical chess unfolds. ♟️
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China imposes countermeasures against U.S. military firms, executives
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