Reuters-US puts sanctions on three Chinese companies for missile parts supplies to Pakistan
October 20, 2023 1 min 194 words
这则报道揭示了美国对中国三家公司的制裁，指责它们涉嫌向巴基斯坦的弹道导弹项目提供零部件。这一行动再次凸显了国际关系中的紧张局势，特别是在南亚地区。美国政府认为这些中国公司参与了满足巴基斯坦弹道导弹项目的需求，这引发了安全和地缘政治的担忧。 这一举措传递出一个明确信息，即美国将继续采取行动来打击大规模杀伤性武器、其传递手段以及与之相关的采购活动，无论它们发生在何处。这表明美国对于防止核武器扩散和弹道导弹技术传播的承诺。 这一事件可能引发国际外交上的进一步紧张，尤其是在美国、中国和巴基斯坦之间的关系。它突显了地区和全球稳定的挑战，需要各方谨慎处理，以避免升级紧张局势。
The United States is imposing sanctions on three China-based companies that it said on Friday have worked to supply missile‐applicable items to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program.
A U.S. State Department statement identified the firms as General Technology Limited, Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development Co Ltd, and Changzhou Utek Composite Company Ltd.
It said General Technology had worked to supply brazing materials used to join components in ballistic missile rocket engines and in the production of combustion chambers; Beijing Luo Luo had worked to supply mandrels and other machinery, which can be used in the production of solid-propellant rocket motors, the U.S. said.
The third firm, Changzhou Utek Composite, had worked since 2019 to supply D-glass fiber, quartz fabric, and high silica cloth, all of which have applications in missile systems, the statement said.
"Today's actions demonstrate that the United States will continue to act against proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery, and associated procurement activities of concern, wherever they occur," the statement said.
China's embassy in Washington and Changzhou Utek Composite did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The other two firms could not immediately be reached for comment.