U.S. considers sanctions on China for weapons, technology transfers

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US intelligence sources revealed in Feb 1996, that China sold 5,000 ring magnets to Pakistan which could be a violation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. The ring magnets are used to produce highly-enriched uranium for nuclear weapons. The Clinton administration is weighing the possibility of imposing economic sanctions on China and Pakistan, but is trying to balance the advantages of sanctions against US business interests in China. China has also been accused of selling C-802 cruise missiles to Iran, a violation of a 1992 pact.

United States, China, International aspects, Pakistani foreign relations, Pakistan, Chinese foreign relations, United States foreign relations, Iran, Sanctions (International law), Iranian foreign relations

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Report says Iraqi weapons programs were more advanced than admitted

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Rolf Ekeus, the head of the UN Special Commission on Iraq, in his biannual report to the Security Council has highlighted the fact that Iraq had produced various chemical and biological weapons on an industrial scale and not on a laboratory scale as claimed by it earlier. This necessitates a more strict monitoring of Iraq's chemical factories capable of producing dual use agents. The report also points to the fresh attempts by Iraq to buy ballistic missile components and technology from abroad.

Biological weapons, Iraq, Strategic aspects, Chemical weapons, United Nations. Security Council

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Southeast Asian countries agree to create nuclear-weapon-free zone

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The Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone treaty was approved by leaders from 10 Southeast Asian countries on December 15, 1995. Parties to the treaty include the seven-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. The treaty limits the use of nuclear facilities and materials to peaceful endeavors and requires that all nuclear activities be carried out under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.

Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Military aspects, Southeast Asia, Treaties, Nuclear disarmament

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