Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
June 19, 2008
Sanctions Lifted From China Great Wall Industry Corporation
The United States lifted today sanctions imposed against China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) pursuant to
Executive Order 13382 through a de-listing by the U.S. Treasury Department.
CGWIC, a Chinese firm that provides international commercial space launch services, was sanctioned pursuant to Executive
Order 13382 on June 13, 2006, and placed on the Specially Designated Nationals list restricting them from engaging in
business in the United States or with U.S. persons.
In consideration of the non-proliferation requirements of the government of China and the international community, the
United States notes that China Great Wall has made positive and cooperative responses to the sanctions. CGWIC has
engaged in a productive dialogue on these issues; it has expanded its internal export control procedures, including
extensive training and communications within the company regarding non-proliferation issues; and it has enhanced and
strengthened its internal control processes, which include a policy emphasizing that the company will not be involved in
any dealings with certain countries that have been identified by the international community as a proliferation risk.
The United States will continue to follow very carefully the actions of CGWIC, to verify that its words are matched by
vigorous nonproliferation deeds. China Great Wall's commitment to nonproliferation represents important progress in
support of international nonproliferation efforts. We hope that the export control actions that CGWIC has committed
itself to will be emulated by other Chinese firms currently engaged in proliferation related activities.
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Released on June 19, 2008
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