China to hit Lockheed Martin with sanctions over Taiwan deal

Beijing (AFP) July 14, 2020

China said Tuesday it would impose sanctions on US defence group Lockheed Martin, days after the United States approved a potential $620 million upgrade package for missiles to Taiwan - fuelling tensions between the countries. The possible foreign military sale involves Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles, and would be the island's latest purchase from the US to boost its defence capabil