1. Nevertheless, they accepted the need for research into missile technology to go ahead in parallel with aircraft development. 2. In a further declaration on arms control, Foreign Ministers stressed their readiness to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and control the spread of missile technology. 3. Among other things, China has broken off talks on stopping the spread of missile technology and has recalled its ambassador to the United States for consultations. 4. And just before Clinton left office he was talking with North Korea about banning the export of all missiles and missile technology. 5. And since the Chinese have sold missile technology to Iran, a breakthrough for Beijing may someday be marketed in Tehran. 6. At the least, Israel ought to receive assurances that Beijing will not resume its sales of missile technology or materiel to Iran. 7. Before the Bush team took power, the Clinton administration conducted serious talks with North Korea on banning the export of all its missiles and missile technology. 8. Beyond missile technology, the highly sensitive inquiry had subtexts of political fund raising abuses and global economic policy. 9. A senior U.S. official said Washington could not agree to the offer if it meant putting Western missile technology in North Korean hands. 10. After all these assurances, China continued to pass missile technology and components to Pakistan. |
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