Taiwan says Chinese sanctions are insignificant
Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo has downplayed the impact of new Chinese sanctions targeting European defense companies, labeling them as insignificant to the island’s security. Beijing recently imposed export restrictions on seven firms, primarily from the Czech Republic, for supplying military and dual-use equipment to Taipei. Minister Koo emphasized that Taiwan will continue to diversify its defense procurement through various international sources despite China's recurring pressure tactics. While the United States remains Taiwan's primary arms supplier, the island has increasingly expanded its military cooperation with Central and Eastern European nations in recent years.
Taiwan has dismissed sanctions imposed by China on European arms manufacturers as insignificant.
The country's defense minister, Wellington Koo, said the measures would not seriously affect Taipei's defense capabilities.
It was reported that Beijing had imposed restrictions on European companies that supplied arms to the island.
In particular, China's Ministry of Commerce has banned exports of dual-use goods to these companies.
It was noted that four of the seven sanctioned companies are based in the Czech Republic.
According to the minister, China has used such measures before, and Taiwan will continue to purchase weapons through various sources.
For information, Taiwan mainly buys military equipment from the United States, but in recent years cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries has also been expanding.
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