In a significant move that highlights ongoing tensions between the United States and China, the Chinese government has announced sanctions against three US firms linked to the military and ten senior executives.

China said on Monday it would punish and sanction Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker Puma Shen for alleged criminal and pro-Taiwan independence activities. In a statement, the Taiwan Affairs Office said the "Black Bear Academy" that both men were associated with was seeking to incite separatism that would endanger cross-straits ties.

China on Monday imposed sanctions on two prominent Taiwanese over alleged "separatism", after it launched large-scale military drills around the self-ruled island. On Monday, the Chinese military launched its fourth round of war games targeting Taipei in just over two years in what it called a "stern warning" to alleged pro-independence forces on the island.

In a surprising move, China has announced serious sanctions against a wealthy Taiwanese businessman, Robert Tsao, and a member of Taiwan’s legislature, Puma Shen. This development is a part of ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan,