Afghanistan, April 27 -- Taiwan says China sanctions on European firms will not disrupt arms supply, citing diversified procurement despite rising tensions with Beijing.
Wellington Koo said new Chinese sanctions on European companies will not affect Taiwan's ability to secure weapons, stressing that Taipei relies on diversified supply channels.
Speaking in parliament, Koo said similar measures by China in the past had failed to disrupt procurement, and the latest restrictions should not be seen as a major obstacle.
His comments followed Beijing's decision to ban exports of dual-use goods to seven European firms over their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan.
China's commerce ministry said the companies were placed on an export control l...