China sanctions US firms over Taiwan military support   China on Friday slapped sanctions on seven US companies after Washington’s approval last week of a $571.3 million military aid package to Taiwan, which Beijing said infringed on its “sovereignty and territory”. Last Friday, US President Joe Biden authorised the drawdown of up to $571.3 million for defence assistance to the self-ruled island, which China regards as its own territory. Washington’s actions “interfere in China’s internal affairs, and undermine China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”, the Chinese foreign ministry said as it announced the sanctions. READ...