Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08BEIJING3358
2008-08-29 08:11:00
SECRET
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
PRC INFORMED OF U.S. CONCERNS ABOUT SHIPS BEING
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S E C R E T BEIJING 003358
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/CPI JCHALMERS, T, IO, INR, NEA AND EAP/CM
DEPT PLEASE PASS TO TREASURY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/29/2033
TAGS: PARM PREL KNNP EFIN PINR KS CH IR
SUBJECT: PRC INFORMED OF U.S. CONCERNS ABOUT SHIPS BEING
SOLD TO IRISL
REF: STATE 90303
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Aubrey Carlson. Reasons
S E C R E T BEIJING 003358
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/CPI JCHALMERS, T, IO, INR, NEA AND EAP/CM
DEPT PLEASE PASS TO TREASURY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/29/2033
TAGS: PARM PREL KNNP EFIN PINR KS CH IR
SUBJECT: PRC INFORMED OF U.S. CONCERNS ABOUT SHIPS BEING
SOLD TO IRISL
REF: STATE 90303
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Aubrey Carlson. Reasons 1.
4 (b),(c) and (d).
1. (S) POLOFF conveyed reftel talking points urging China to
prevent the transfer of Chinese-built ships that can carry
cargoes of proliferation concern to the Islamic Republic of
Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) to MFA Arms Control and
Disarmament Department Missile Division Deputy Director Wang
Daxue on August 29. Wang noted that UNSC Resolution 1803
does not prohibit the sale of steamships to Iran and
expressed belief that China would not block the sale unless
the transaction violated international law or a UN Security
Council resolution. Wang promised to convey our request to
his superiors. Wang asked whether the United States had any
evidence that the ships in question would be used for
activities in violation of UNSCR 1803.
RANDT
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/CPI JCHALMERS, T, IO, INR, NEA AND EAP/CM
DEPT PLEASE PASS TO TREASURY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/29/2033
TAGS: PARM PREL KNNP EFIN PINR KS CH IR
SUBJECT: PRC INFORMED OF U.S. CONCERNS ABOUT SHIPS BEING
SOLD TO IRISL
REF: STATE 90303
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Aubrey Carlson. Reasons 1.
4 (b),(c) and (d).
1. (S) POLOFF conveyed reftel talking points urging China to
prevent the transfer of Chinese-built ships that can carry
cargoes of proliferation concern to the Islamic Republic of
Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) to MFA Arms Control and
Disarmament Department Missile Division Deputy Director Wang
Daxue on August 29. Wang noted that UNSC Resolution 1803
does not prohibit the sale of steamships to Iran and
expressed belief that China would not block the sale unless
the transaction violated international law or a UN Security
Council resolution. Wang promised to convey our request to
his superiors. Wang asked whether the United States had any
evidence that the ships in question would be used for
activities in violation of UNSCR 1803.
RANDT