New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- In the fallout of the latest US-Taiwan arms deal, China acted heavily against 20 US defense-related companies and 10 senior executives. It decided to pursue countermeasures in accordance with the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law in response to US announcement of large-scale arms sales to China's Taiwan region.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced that action will be taken against those who have engaged in arming Taiwan in recent years. Warning of strict action against any attack to the country's sovereignty, Chinese Foreign Ministry in a statement on Friday said, "Anyone who attempts to cross the line and make provocations on the Taiwan question will be met with China's firm response. Any company or individual...