Taiwan Says China Sanctions on European Arms Makers Will Not Hit Weapons Sourcing

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung speaking to reporters at a press conference in Taipei on May 16, 2025. Image via CNA.
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung speaking to reporters at a press conference in Taipei on May 16, 2025. Image via CNA.

Taiwan’s defense minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time China had taken such action and it would not affect Taipei’s ability to source weapons.

China’s Commerce Ministry banned exportson Friday of dual-use items to the seven companies over arms sales to Taiwan, placing them on its export control list, in a rare case of Europe-targeted, Taiwan-related sanctions.

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