Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09BEIJING3476
2009-12-28 10:57:00
SECRET
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
CHINA INFORMED OF CHINESE FIRM'S ACTIONS TO
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S E C R E T BEIJING 003476
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP/CM AND ISN/MTR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/28/2034
TAGS: PARM MTCR PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA IR CH MY
SUBJECT: CHINA INFORMED OF CHINESE FIRM'S ACTIONS TO
PROVIDE GYROSCOPES TO IRAN
REF: STATE 130917
Classified By: Acting Political Minister Counselor Ben Moeling. Reason
s 1.4 (C)
S E C R E T BEIJING 003476
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP/CM AND ISN/MTR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/28/2034
TAGS: PARM MTCR PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA IR CH MY
SUBJECT: CHINA INFORMED OF CHINESE FIRM'S ACTIONS TO
PROVIDE GYROSCOPES TO IRAN
REF: STATE 130917
Classified By: Acting Political Minister Counselor Ben Moeling. Reason
s 1.4 (C)
¶1. (S) Poloff delivered reftel demarche and nonpaper
notifying China of Malaysian-based Iranian front company
Electronic Component Limited's (ECL) efforts to buy
controlled gyroscopes from the Beijing-based Vibtel
Industrial Co. Inc to MFA Arms Control and Disarmament
Department Chemical and Biological Division Officer Zhao Kun
on December 28. Zhao responded that it would be easier to
investigate this case if Washington provided additional
information on ECL's relationship with Iranian firms. Zhao
said China would "look into this case" and would share the
results "in the proper time," but emphasized that
clarification on ECL's ties to Iranian firms would be
helpful. PolOff agreed to convey Beijing's concerns to
Washington.
GOLDBERG