Spokeswoman Mao Ning stressed that the Ministry of Commerce’s actions respond to national laws and regulations based on international practices.

Previously, China announced the inclusion of several US companies on the ‘Untrustworthy Entity List’ in response to their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan.

The companies include Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories, and Lockheed Martin Ventures.

These entities are prohibited from: importing and exporting activities related to China, making new investments in Chinese territory, entering the country for senior executives of these companies, and revoking work, stay, or residence permits for senior executives.

The Chinese government has repeatedly reaffirmed its commitment to defending its national interests and sovereignty. A week ago Beijing announced new sanctions against seven US military companies and their top executives in response to arms sales to Taiwan.

La portavoz de la Cancillería, Mao Ning, explicó que las medidas de apoyo militar de Washington a esa isla meridional violan gravemente el principio de una sola China y los acuerdos entre ambos países.

Según la vocera, las acciones norteamericanas interfieren en los asuntos internos del gigante asiático y afectan negativamente la integridad territorial del país.

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