DOD News Briefing
Monday, December 9, 1996 - 8 a.m. (EST)Minister of National Defense, General Chi Haotian, from the People's Republic of China
Q: I'd like to ask Minister Chi .... The United States has complained about what it calls the sale of missile and nuclear technology to Iran and Pakistan. Has China sold such technology to Iran and Pakistan? And do you intend to stop?
Minister Chi: I can tell you in a responsible manner that on this question the official position of the Chinese government has been made clear on many occasions. That is, China will do things that are conducive to peace and stability; and China will always refrain from doing things that are detrimental to peace and stability.
I think, on some such issues, the media have blown the issue out of proportion, have exaggerated the issue.
With regard to MTCR, China has voted very strictly; and our exports of equipment, arms and technology are placed under safeguards, and we also made necessary reporting to the relevant organizations.
So, some of these issues have been exaggerated, and some of these issues simply do not exist. Thank you.
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