The transfer follows US approval of $300m in army support for the self-ruled island, which holds elections in per week.
China has introduced sanctions in opposition to 5 US arms producers over weapons gross sales to Taiwan.
Beijing claims the self-ruled island as a part of its territory and has not dominated out the usage of pressure to attain its objectives, whereas america is required by regulation to supply Taiwan with the means to defend itself.
The sanctions come forward of Taiwan’s January 13 presidential and parliamentary elections, which China has claimed are a alternative between warfare and peace.
Final month, the US State Division authorised a $300m arms bundle to strengthen Taipei’s joint battle command and management system, prompting Beijing to say it might take unspecified “countermeasures” in opposition to the businesses concerned.
China’s International Ministry on Sunday sanctioned the businesses BAE Programs Land and Armament, Alliant Techsystems Operation, AeroVironment, ViaSat and Information Hyperlink Options.
“The countermeasures consist of freezing the properties of those companies in China, including their movable and immovable property, and prohibiting organisations and individuals in China from transactions and cooperation with them,” the ministry mentioned in a press release.
“The US arms sales to China’s Taiwan region… seriously harm China’s sovereignty and security interests,” it added.
Beijing has elevated strain on Taiwan since Tsai Ing-wen was first elected president in 2016, claiming she desires independence.
Tsai has mentioned it’s as much as the individuals of Taiwan to resolve their future.
Her vice chairman, William Lai, is working for the highest job in opposition to Hou Yu-ih of the extra China-friendly KMT.
Taiwan has reported common sightings of Chinese language warplanes and balloons across the island within the weeks working as much as the election and has warned Beijing in opposition to looking for to affect the result of the ballot.