“台海问题是中美关系的焦点，对台军售触及了中方红线”

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has imposed sanctions on 20 U.S. military-related companies and senior executives in response to the U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, which amount to over $11.1 billion, marking the largest arms sale to Taiwan in history [1][3][5]. Group 1: U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan - The U.S. government announced a plan to sell weapons to Taiwan valued at over $11.1 billion, including 82 units of the HIMARS long-range precision strike system and 420 units of the Army Tactical Missile System, with related transactions exceeding $4 billion [1][3]. - The arms sale also includes 60 self-propelled howitzers and associated equipment valued at over $4 billion, as well as drone equipment worth over $1 billion [1][3]. Group 2: Chinese Response - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the U.S. arms sales severely violate the One China principle and the three joint communiqués between China and the U.S., significantly interfering in China's internal affairs and damaging its sovereignty [3][5]. - Sanctions include freezing assets of the listed companies and prohibiting any transactions or cooperation with them within China [3][4]. Group 3: Implications for U.S.-China Relations - The sanctions reflect China's anger and serve as a strong response to what is perceived as a crossing of a red line by the U.S. regarding Taiwan [4][5]. - The Taiwan issue remains a critical point in U.S.-China relations, with analysts expressing concerns that the arms sales could escalate tensions and potentially lead to conflict [5].