Additionally, the ministry has placed 28 U.S. entities, primarily defense-related companies, on its export control list. This move restricts the export of dual-use items to these firms. The decision, according to the ministry, aims to safeguard China's national security and uphold international commitments, including the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Companies such as General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Boeing Defense, Space, and Security were specifically targeted under this directive.
According to AFP, last Friday, China imposed sanctions on seven U.S. military-industrial firms, including Boeing’s subsidiary Insitu. This action followed U.S. military aid to Taiwan, which remains a focal point of tensions between Beijing and Washington.
China regards Taiwan as an integral part of its territory and seeks to bring it under its control. While Washington does not officially recognize Taiwan diplomatically, it remains the island's largest arms supplier and a key strategic ally. In December, U.S. President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in defense aid for Taiwan.
In response, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that these U.S. actions interfere in China's internal affairs and undermine its sovereignty and territorial integrity.