Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09BEIJING3476
2009-12-28 10:57:00
SECRET
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:  

CHINA INFORMED OF CHINESE FIRM'S ACTIONS TO

Tags:  PARM MTCR PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA IR CH MY 
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DE RUEHBJ #3476 3621057
ZNY SSSSS ZZH
O 281057Z DEC 09
FM AMEMBASSY BEIJING
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 7442
INFO RUEHOO/CHINA POSTS COLLECTIVE
RUEHKL/AMEMBASSY KUALA LUMPUR 2684
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHINGTON DC
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC
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