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China Sanctions 20 U.S. Firms Over Taiwan Arms Deal

12/26/2025

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Beijing Sanctions U.S.

Beijing sanctioned 20 U.S. defense firms and 10 executives over the $11.1 billion Taiwan arms package.
The package, announced December 17 by the U.S. State Department, includes High Mobility Rocket Systems and self-propelled howitzers.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China condemned the sale as violating the one-China principle and disrupting internal affairs.
The U.S. Congress must still approve the package.

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Taipei Police Drill

Taipei police conducted a drill on December 26 to simulate responses after the December 19 rampage.
The drill involved mock attackers with fake knives and pretend petrol bombs at a transportation hub.
Chiang Wan-an, Taipei Mayor, urged improved emergency protocols and police training.
Investigators are examining motives, including reports that the suspect searched for "random killings," and the 27-year-old military veteran was found dead.

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Beijing Sanctions U.S.

Beijing sanctioned 20 U.S. defense firms and 10 executives over the $11.1 billion Taiwan arms package.
The package, announced December 17 by the U.S. State Department, includes High Mobility Rocket Systems and self-propelled howitzers.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China condemned the sale as violating the one-China principle and disrupting internal affairs.
The U.S. Congress must still approve the package.

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