China today announced restrictive measures against five US defense companies in response to Washington’s arms sales to Taipei and US sanctions on companies and Chinese individuals. These are the companies BAE Systems Land and Armament, Alliant Techsystems Operation, AeroVironment, ViaSat and Data Link Solutions. According to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the sanctions will freeze any property that the companies have in China, as well as prohibiting Chinese organizations and individuals from doing business with these entities. China alleges that the US measures have harmed the country’s sovereignty and security interests, undermined peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and violated the rights and interests of Chinese companies and individuals.”The Chinese Government remains unwavering in its determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and citizens”, it reads in the note, cited by Notícias ao Minuto. Source:O País
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