US sanctions 3 Chinese firms for ‘supplying materials’ to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme

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New Delhi: The United States has imposed sanctions on three firms General Technology Limited, Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development Co Ltd, and Changzhou Utek Composite Company Ltd for supplying materials used in Pakistans ballistic missile programme...

According to a statement from the US State Department, the companies have been sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 13382 for having engaged, or attempted to engage, in activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a risk of materially contributing to, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or their means of delivery (including missiles capable of delivering such weapons), including any efforts to manufacture, acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer or use such items, by Pakistan...

Changzhou Utek Composite Company Ltd. has worked since 2019 to supply Dglass glass fiber, quartz fabric, and high silica cloth, all of which have applications in missile systems, the statement said, adding that the US iscommitted to strengthening the global non-proliferation regime by taking action to disrupt procurement networks supporting proliferation activities of concern...

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