China has banned former U.S. lawmaker Mike Gallagher from entering the country and taken other measures in response to his words and actions that "interfered in China's internal affairs," the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

W ASHINGTON – China has banned former Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher from entering the country as part of a series of sanctions against the Green Bay Republican who has been critical of the country's government.

China on Tuesday sanctioned Mike Gallagher, a former Republican member of Congress from Wisconsin who has shown support for Taiwan. Gallagher will be banned from entering China, any assets he holds in the country will be frozen and he will be barred from various exchanges with Chinese organizations and individuals,

China has banned former U.S. lawmaker Mike Gallagher from entering the country and taken other measures in response to his words and actions that "interfered in China's internal affairs," the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

China slammed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for extending his congratulations to Taiwan’s new president and separately sanctioned a former US congressman who supported Taipei, underscoring how the island’s status divides the two superpowers.

China said Wednesday it has imposed sanctions on 12 U.S. companies and their 10 executives in response to American arms sales to Taiwan, announcing its measures against Washington for the third straight day following the inauguration of the island's new leader.

Beijing announced on Tuesday that it has imposed sanctions on former U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher. The Chinese government cited Gallagher's actions and statements, which they claim interfered in China's internal affairs,

China has banned former U.S. lawmaker Mike Gallagher from entering the country and taken other measures in response to his words and actions that “interfered in China’s internal affairs,” the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.