Reading about this deal over the past few months for an extra two reactors and thought it was concluded. But other articles made me wonder whether China needs to get a waiver from the NSG first, before they go ahead. This report seems to indicate the Chinese don't think so.
The US was opposed to the deal so the issue was never brought up when the NSG met in July this year.
Does the IAEA's approval for these reactors negate the requirement for a waiver ? China claims they were approved but the IAEA won't comment ;)
SO what exactly is the status of this deal
No One is Laughing Now – China and Pakistan's Nuclear Cooperation
China now appears positioned to argue that the two new units at Chashma were part of an agreement made before it joined the NSG in 2004, and so do not need another waiver.
Does the IAEA's approval for these reactors negate the requirement for a waiver ? China claims they were approved but the IAEA won't comment ;)
SO what exactly is the status of this deal
No One is Laughing Now – China and Pakistan's Nuclear Cooperation
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