31.   The reliability of Chinese rockets is important because the missiles that send U.S. communications satellites into orbit are very similar to the Chinese missiles that carry nuclear warheads.

32.   The rockets the Chinese use to launch satellites are very similar to the Chinese missiles that carry nuclear warheads.

33.   The State and Defense departments said they feared that the satellite and the technology to launch it into precise orbit could further improve the accuracy of Chinese missiles.

34.   The United States wants stronger controls on Chinese missile technology exports.

35.   They reason that it might protect U.S. territory against potential Chinese missile threats and could provide Washington with more diplomatic leverage.

36.   This unauthorized assistance by the U.S. companies prompted a criminal investigation by the Justice Department into whether the companies improved the Chinese missile program.

37.   Pakistan has admitted to buying Chinese missile technology but has not specified whether it was for nuclear delivery.

38.   A misfired Chinese missile goes unreported.

39.   A U.S. manufacturer whose satellite blew up in a failed Chinese launch expressed confidence Thursday in Chinese missile technology and dismissed claims of possible sabotage.

40.   Airlines in the region were rerouting their flights to avoid the area of the Chinese missile test.