Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08HONGKONG1819
2008-09-30 08:08:00
SECRET
Consulate Hong Kong
Cable title:
HONG KONG'S JETPOWER SUPPLYING VARIETY OF METALS
VZCZCXYZ0012 RR RUEHWEB DE RUEHHK #1819 2740808 ZNY SSSSS ZZH R 300808Z SEP 08 FM AMCONSUL HONG KONG TO SECSTATE WASHDC 5915
S E C R E T HONG KONG 001819
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM AND ISN/MTR JOHN PAUL HERRMANN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/30/2032
TAGS: PARM PREL ETTC HK CH
SUBJECT: HONG KONG'S JETPOWER SUPPLYING VARIETY OF METALS
TO IRANIAN AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER (S)
REF: SECSTATE 101860
Classified By: Deputy Principal Officer Christopher J. Marut, Reasons 1
.4 b/d
S E C R E T HONG KONG 001819
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM AND ISN/MTR JOHN PAUL HERRMANN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/30/2032
TAGS: PARM PREL ETTC HK CH
SUBJECT: HONG KONG'S JETPOWER SUPPLYING VARIETY OF METALS
TO IRANIAN AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER (S)
REF: SECSTATE 101860
Classified By: Deputy Principal Officer Christopher J. Marut, Reasons 1
.4 b/d
1. (S) Econ Unit Chief met with Hong Kong Trade and Industry
Principal Trade Officer Billy K.S. Au to deliver reftel
demarche on Jetpower, adding that Jetpower's offices are
located in the same building as two other companies on the
Department of Commerce's Unverified List: Free Components and
Victory Wave. These two companies are currently under
investigation by Hong Kong Customs and Excise authorities due
to information provided by Post's Department of Commerce,
Bureau of Industrial Security officer. Au thanked the USG
for providing additional information on Jetpower and noted
that Jetpower is already subject to heightened surveillence
by Hong Kong Customs. He promised to discuss the additional
information on specific metal products shipped by Jetpower
with Hong Kong Customs and report any action taken to the
U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong.
2. (S) ACTION REQUEST: Au requested that the U.S. provide
any additional information that would assist Hong Kong
Customs to interdict shipments of these materials transiting
Hong Kong, if available.
DONOVAN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM AND ISN/MTR JOHN PAUL HERRMANN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/30/2032
TAGS: PARM PREL ETTC HK CH
SUBJECT: HONG KONG'S JETPOWER SUPPLYING VARIETY OF METALS
TO IRANIAN AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER (S)
REF: SECSTATE 101860
Classified By: Deputy Principal Officer Christopher J. Marut, Reasons 1
.4 b/d
1. (S) Econ Unit Chief met with Hong Kong Trade and Industry
Principal Trade Officer Billy K.S. Au to deliver reftel
demarche on Jetpower, adding that Jetpower's offices are
located in the same building as two other companies on the
Department of Commerce's Unverified List: Free Components and
Victory Wave. These two companies are currently under
investigation by Hong Kong Customs and Excise authorities due
to information provided by Post's Department of Commerce,
Bureau of Industrial Security officer. Au thanked the USG
for providing additional information on Jetpower and noted
that Jetpower is already subject to heightened surveillence
by Hong Kong Customs. He promised to discuss the additional
information on specific metal products shipped by Jetpower
with Hong Kong Customs and report any action taken to the
U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong.
2. (S) ACTION REQUEST: Au requested that the U.S. provide
any additional information that would assist Hong Kong
Customs to interdict shipments of these materials transiting
Hong Kong, if available.
DONOVAN