CHANGZHOU UTEK COMPOSITE
India halts Pakistan-bound ship from China suspected of carrying nuclear cargo
Indian security agencies have intercepted a Pakistan-bound ship from China at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port, suspected to be carrying a 'dual-use consignment' for Islamabad's nuclear and ballistic missile programme. The consignment included a CNC machine by an Italian company, inspected by customs officials and DRDO. This highlights concerns of Pakistan using China as a conduit for restricted items. Previous instances include China supplying an autoclave under the cover of an "industrial dryer" to Pakistan in 2020.
US puts sanctions on three Chinese companies for missile parts supplies to Pakistan
The United States is imposing sanctions on three China-based companies for supplying missile-related items to Pakistan's ballistic missile program. The firms are General Technology Limited, Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development Co Ltd, and Changzhou Utek Composite Company Ltd. General Technology provided materials for missile rocket engines, Beijing Luo Luo supplied machinery for solid-propellant rocket motors, and Changzhou Utek Composite supplied fiber and fabric used in missile systems.
