In what seemed like a failed attempt at playing “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?”, China has sanctioned a U.S. lawmaker for daring to visit Taiwan. That’s right, folks, the Communist Party of China (CPC) is so territorial, they can’t even handle someone stepping foot on a self-governed island democracy. Talk about being petty.

According to the CPC, any foreign relations conducted by Taiwan are null and void, and they’ll use force if necessary to reunite it with China. It’s like a bad breakup where China is the jealous ex who can’t move on and accept that Taiwan is an independent entity. Get over it, China, your maritime bully tactics won’t work here!

Representative Michael McCaul from Texas felt the wrath of the CPC’s sanctions, which includes freezing his assets and properties in China and denying him a visa to enter China. Better luck next time, pal!

This isn’t the first time China has thrown a temper tantrum. Earlier this year, they retaliated against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy because he met with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen. They even went as far as to sanction the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Honestly, China, get over yourself.

McCaul, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, wasn’t afraid to clap back and said “Being sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party is a badge of honor.” You go, McCaul! China can keep their petty sanctions while the U.S. continues to support democratic nations, including Taiwan.

China and the U.S. are at an all-time low in their relationship. It’s like a divorce gone terribly wrong. The U.S. is angry over China’s human rights restrictions, their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their aggressive measures in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, China blames the U.S. for meddling in their affairs and trying to prevent their rise to power. It’s like watching two toddlers fight over toys in a sandbox. Someone needs to give them a timeout.

Serious News: cnbc