A new study by Israeli researcher Tuvia Gring, published by the Jamestown Foundation, details how Iran operates 'Innovation and Technology' centers in China to acquire dual-use technologies, circumventing Western export controls. The research identifies a network of civilian-looking Chinese firms linked to the People's Liberation Army that supply sensitive components to Tehran.
A new research paper by Israeli researcher Tuvia Gring, published in the Jamestown Foundation's China Brief, exposes a systematic Iranian operation to acquire dual-use technologies from China through a network of 'Iran House of Innovation and Technology' (iHiT) centers. According to the study, these centers, operating under the guise of scientific cooperation, are coordinated with the office of Iran's vice president for science and technology, an entity linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The centers identify Chinese suppliers, arrange financing, and manage logistics for the purchase of components and technologies subject to Western export restrictions.
The research highlights the case of Nanjing Quankong Aviation Technology, a Chinese firm developing simulation and control systems with both civilian and military applications. The paper argues that the technology transfer network relies on Chinese government-owned industrial parks, institutions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and entities affiliated with the People's Liberation Army, suggesting at least tacit approval from the Chinese Communist Party. The study concludes that the network has expanded in recent years, with new branches, joint laboratories, and cooperation agreements, creating a stable procurement channel for Iran.
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