CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION: Missiles and Space
Analysis of sanctions against CASC, China primary missile and space technology company, for proliferation activities and support to military modernization.
gavel Sanction Record
| Name / Identifier | CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION: Missiles and Space |
| Type | Entity |
| Sanctioned By |
UNITED STATES
|
| Date Listed | 2020-12-18 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Legal Basis | INKSNA, ECA |
Additional Details
Sanctions Overview
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has been subject to U.S. sanctions under multiple authorities for its involvement in weapons of mass destruction proliferation and support to Chinese military modernization.
Issuing Authority
- Primary: U.S. Department of the Treasury (OFAC)
- Basis: Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA); Export Control Reform Act
Targeted Activities
Missile Proliferation
CASC develops and produces ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and space launch vehicles. The entity has been implicated in proliferation of missile technology to restricted countries.
Military-Civil Fusion
- Dual-use technology development
- Hypersonic weapons programs
- Satellite and reconnaissance systems
- Quantum technology applications
Sanctions Measures
- Entity List restrictions on U.S. exports
- OFAC SDN List designation
- Investment restrictions for U.S. persons
- Technology transfer prohibitions
Impact Assessment
Sanctions have restricted CASC access to U.S. technology but the entity continues to advance indigenous capabilities through Chinese domestic supply chains.
Broader Implications
CASC sanctions reflect broader U.S. strategy to restrict Chinas military modernization through technology controls. Effectiveness depends on multilateral coordination.
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