Restrictions Lifted in United States

Modified: Restrictions on Certain Cryptographic Items Lifted in the History of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed against China

Date of the sanction(s): JUNE 22, 1995

President Clinton informed Congress on June 22, 1995, that it was in the national interest of the United States to terminate the suspension of license issuance for export to China with respect to certain cryptographic items covered by category XIII on the USML. Licenses are required and applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Departments of State and Defense [49].

Sanctions by Authority:

Sec. 902(b)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY1990 and FY1991 [P.L. 101-246; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note]

Occasion(s) Detailed

See February 16, 1990, for original sanction

Note: Based on the China: U.S. Economic Sanctions Report.

Resources

Notes and References

1. 49 “Notice of the Termination of the Suspension of Licenses for the Export of Cryptographic Items to the People’s Republic of China–Message From the President,” Presidential Message (PM) 57. Congressional Record, June 22, 1995, p. S8943.