The US State Department has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies for supplying missile components and technology to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. The sanctions were imposed as part of the global nonproliferation regime, targeting proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The three companies, General Technology Limited, Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development Co Ltd., and Changzhou Utek Composite Company Ltd., were involved in activities that materially contributed to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. General Technology Limited supplied brazing materials, Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development Co Ltd. supplied mandrels and other machinery, and Changzhou Utek Composite Company Ltd. supplied specific types of glass fiber, quartz fabric, and high silica cloth.
China has been a long-time ally of Pakistan, supplying arms and defense equipment for its military modernization program. Today’s actions by the US demonstrate its commitment to strengthening the global nonproliferation regime and disrupting procurement networks that support proliferation activities. The US will continue to act against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, as well as associated procurement activities of concern. These sanctions come shortly after Pakistan conducted the launch of the Ababeel ballistic missile system.
The US State Department has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies for their involvement in supplying missile components and technology to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. These companies have been designated under Executive Order 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. General Technology Limited provided brazing materials, Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development Co Ltd. supplied mandrels and other machinery, and Changzhou Utek Composite Company Ltd. supplied specific types of glass fiber, quartz fabric, and high silica cloth. China, a strong supporter of Pakistan, has been the main supplier of arms and defense equipment to aid the country’s military modernization initiative. The US continues to prioritize the strengthening of the global nonproliferation regime and disruption of procurement networks engaged in proliferation activities. These sanctions followed closely after Pakistan’s recent launch of the Ababeel ballistic missile system.
The recent imposition of sanctions by the US State Department on three Chinese companies highlights their involvement in supplying missile-applicable items and technology to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. The move comes as part of the global nonproliferation regime and aims to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The three designated companies, General Technology Limited, Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development Co Ltd., and Changzhou Utek Composite Company Ltd., have been found to contribute significantly to the proliferation activities by supplying materials necessary for ballistic missile production. China, being a faithful ally, has been the key supplier of arms and defense equipment for Pakistan’s military modernization program. These sanctions demonstrate the United States’ determination to curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and associated procurement activities. They also follow shortly after Pakistan’s launch of the Ababeel ballistic missile system.
