Taiwan downplays China sanctions on arms firms

Taiwan's defense minister has downplayed the impact of new Chinese sanctions on seven European companies for selling arms to the island. He stated this was not the first time China had taken such action and that it would not affect Taipei's ability to source weapons. The remarks highlight Taiwan's continued defiance of Beijing's pressure over its military procurement. China regularly imposes sanctions on foreign firms involved in arms deals with Taiwan, which it views as a breakaway province.