‘Red-line can’t be crossed’: ‘Angry’ China sanctions 20 US defense giants over arms sale to Taiwan

The U.S. approved a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, including F-16 and C-130 parts, drawing strong condemnation from China as a breach of its red-line policy. Beijing’s Foreign Ministry said the deal violates the one-China principle and harms China’s sovereignty and security interests. Taipei welcomed the move as vital to boosting its self-defense against growing “gray-zone” pressure from the mainland. The sale comes amid rising U.S.–China tensions over broader arms packages, which China views as provocative. Analysts warn the move could strain U.S.–China relations further and deepen geopolitical divisions in the Indo-Pacific.