Bush eases export ban for Beijing Games
US President George W Bush moved on Monday to ease restrictions on weapons exports to China so Americans competing in Olympic shooting events can take their equipment to the Beijing Games.
By Agencies |
WASHINGTON: US President George W Bush moved on Monday to ease restrictions on weapons exports to China so Americans competing in Olympic shooting events can take their equipment to the Beijing Games.
In a letter to Congress, Bush said he was easing restrictions pertaining to firearms as well as to military gyroscopes used in high definition television camera systems.
US laws restrict the export of sensitive defense-related technology to China.
"Licensing requirements remain in place for these exports and require review and approval on a case-by-case basis by the United States Government," Bush said. "The equipment will be returned to the United States following the end of the Games."
Fifteen shooting events will be contested at the Beijing Games, which will take place August 8-24.
In a letter to Congress, Bush said he was easing restrictions pertaining to firearms as well as to military gyroscopes used in high definition television camera systems.
US laws restrict the export of sensitive defense-related technology to China.
"Licensing requirements remain in place for these exports and require review and approval on a case-by-case basis by the United States Government," Bush said. "The equipment will be returned to the United States following the end of the Games."
Fifteen shooting events will be contested at the Beijing Games, which will take place August 8-24.
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