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China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced new sanctions on December 26, 2025, targeting US companies and individuals involved in military sales to Taiwan, following recent US arms sales authorization. This marks a continuation of escalating trade tensions, with 39 entities added to China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law in 2025, a notable decrease from 113 in 2024, while 76 entities were added to the Unverified Entity List. The sanctions also included smaller companies focused on developing lower-cost weapons systems.