00:00And the Chinese government unveiled a package of sanctions for 20 U.S. defense firms and 10 individuals over their armed support to Taiwan.
00:08The decision, unveiled on Friday by the Asian nation's foreign ministry, freezes any assets the companies and individuals hold in China,
00:17also prohibiting domestic organizations and individuals from doing business with them.
00:22The move follows Washington's announcement last week of $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan,
00:30the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island.
00:33In this context, the Chinese foreign ministry assured that the Taiwan issue constitutes the first red line that cannot be crossed in bilateral relations,
00:43vowing that any provocative action will be met with a strong response and urging Washington to cease efforts to arm the island.
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