China’s ForeignMin: Will sanction US firms involved in Taiwan arms sales

Reuters reports latest comments from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, as it reiterates that it will sanction US firms involved in Taiwan arms sales.

The Ministry called on the US to "immediately cancel" the proposed sale last Wednesday.

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