Satellite Exports

Satellite Exports in United States

Waived: Prohibition on U.S. Satellite Exports in the History of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed against China

Date of the sanction(s): FEBRUARY 6, 1996

President Clinton reported to Congress his intention to waive the prohibition on export licenses for United States-origin satellites for China for three projects: COSAT, MABUHAY, and CHINASAT [50].

Sanctions by Authority:

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

Occasion(s) Detailed

See November 21, 1989, for original sanction

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

Resources

Notes and References

  1. 50 U.S. President, 1993- (Clinton). “Message(s) to the Congress on Trade With China, February 6, 1996.” Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, v. 32, February 12, 1996. p. 206.

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