China sanctioned 12 American military companies and 10 defense executives on May 22 in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and sanctions against Chinese firms the U.S. has accused of aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine. The Chinese government claimed that the U.S. has ignored China’s “objective and fair stance” on Russia’s war in Ukraine and “indiscriminately” sanctioned several Chinese entities in light of Russian-related factors, the statement read. Beijing also condemned the U.S. for continuing to sell arms to Taiwan, allegedly “interfering in China’s internal affairs and seriously d…