Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08BEIJING1209
2008-03-31 10:45:00
SECRET
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
CHINA HAS FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS REGARDING A HONG
O 311045Z MAR 08 FM AMEMBASSY BEIJING TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 6185 INFO AMCONSUL HONG KONG
S E C R E T BEIJING 001209
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/MTR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/31/2033
TAGS: PARM MTCRE PREL ETTC CH IR HK
SUBJECT: CHINA HAS FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS REGARDING A HONG
KONG FIRM'S SUPPLY OF ALUMINUM PLATES TO IRAN (S)
REF: A. BEIJING 1109
B. HONG KONG 575
C. STATE 29703
Classified By: Political Regional Unit Chief Mark Tesone. Reasons 1.4
(b),(c) and (d).
S E C R E T BEIJING 001209
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/MTR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/31/2033
TAGS: PARM MTCRE PREL ETTC CH IR HK
SUBJECT: CHINA HAS FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS REGARDING A HONG
KONG FIRM'S SUPPLY OF ALUMINUM PLATES TO IRAN (S)
REF: A. BEIJING 1109
B. HONG KONG 575
C. STATE 29703
Classified By: Political Regional Unit Chief Mark Tesone. Reasons 1.4
(b),(c) and (d).
1. (U) This is an action request; please paragraph 3.
2. (S) MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Missile
Division Third Secretary He Yi asked PolOff on March 31 if
the United States can provide additional information to
assist China with its investigation of a possible delivery of
Chinese-origin aluminum zinc alloy plates to Iran by a Hong
Kong firm. Specifically, He Yi said, China would appreciate:
-- receiving any additional information the United States can
share on the Harbin-based Northeast Light Alloy Company,
Ltd., and
-- knowing whether Hong Kong Trade and Industrial Development
officers have responded directly to the United States
concerning their investigation of the Hong Kong Most Group.
He Yi said China continues to investigate this shipment and
will share with the United States the results of its
investigation.
3. (U) Action Request: Post requests Department assistance to
respond to He Yi's queries.
RANDIT
NNNN
End Cable Text
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/MTR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/31/2033
TAGS: PARM MTCRE PREL ETTC CH IR HK
SUBJECT: CHINA HAS FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS REGARDING A HONG
KONG FIRM'S SUPPLY OF ALUMINUM PLATES TO IRAN (S)
REF: A. BEIJING 1109
B. HONG KONG 575
C. STATE 29703
Classified By: Political Regional Unit Chief Mark Tesone. Reasons 1.4
(b),(c) and (d).
1. (U) This is an action request; please paragraph 3.
2. (S) MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Missile
Division Third Secretary He Yi asked PolOff on March 31 if
the United States can provide additional information to
assist China with its investigation of a possible delivery of
Chinese-origin aluminum zinc alloy plates to Iran by a Hong
Kong firm. Specifically, He Yi said, China would appreciate:
-- receiving any additional information the United States can
share on the Harbin-based Northeast Light Alloy Company,
Ltd., and
-- knowing whether Hong Kong Trade and Industrial Development
officers have responded directly to the United States
concerning their investigation of the Hong Kong Most Group.
He Yi said China continues to investigate this shipment and
will share with the United States the results of its
investigation.
3. (U) Action Request: Post requests Department assistance to
respond to He Yi's queries.
RANDIT
NNNN
End Cable Text