Iran continues to obtain electronic components with military applications through Hong Kong-based shell companies. This brief examines the application of a novel U.S. policy designed to target this pipeline to a longstanding China-based Iranian procurement network.
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The Cat’s Out of the Bag: Counterproliferation Lessons from the Curious Case of Limbach Engines
Shahed drones have been the iconic symbol of arms proliferation in recent years. This report traces the history of Iran’s and, subsequently, Russia’s efforts to procure and mass-produce the German-designed engines that power Shahed suicide drones and the role played by Chinese investors in making those engines available to them.
Sweeping U.S. Lists Seek to Restrict Trade and Investment that Support the Chinese Military
Describes U.S. sanctions and regulatory tools targeting China’s military-industrial complex.
Hearing on “China’s Nuclear Forces”
On June 10, 2021, Valerie Lincy appeared before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission to deliver prepared testimony at their hearing on "China's Nuclear Forces." The Commission has asked her to comment on China's role in the proliferation of missile and nuclear technologies, both as a supplier and an end user, the Chinese entities that are involved in such activities, and the extent to which these activities have affected U.S. national security interests and the global nonproliferation regime.
Proliferation to and from China Over Four Decades
Evaluating the evolution of Chinese proliferation and illicit procurement over the past 40 years.
Letting ZTE Off the Hook, Again? Implications for Iran Sanctions Enforcement
The plight of Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE may have eased this week, as U.S. and Chinese officials met in Washington for high-level trade talks.
Lesson Learned or Business as Usual?
Record U.S. penalties imposed on ZTE may not be enough to deter the Chinese telecom giant and others from violating Iran sanctions.
Chinese Companies Evade U.S. Trade Ban
A Report by the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control Lax enforcement of U.S. sanctions is allowing Chinese companies to continue to ship goods to the United States even after…
Rep. Markey Slams New Export Rule Favoring Chinese Company
Rep. Markey cites data from the Project about the latest Chinese company granted preferred export status, showing risk of diversion from the company to Iran or Syria.
Chinese Exports to Iran
Today, prosecutors in New York revealed that during the past three years, Chinese firms have sold Iran materials useful for making nuclear weapons and long-range missiles. The revelations were the…