Golden Wheel Project:
In 1986, Saudi Ambassador to the United States Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud made a secret visit to China and requested the purchase of DF-3 ballistic missiles. The Chinese government agreed.
In 1987, Saudi Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz made an official visit to China. China and Saudi Arabia officially signed a contract for the purchase of DF-3 ballistic missiles.
In 1988, the Chinese government publicly stated, "At the request of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, our government has sold a number of non-nuclear conventional surface-to-surface missiles."
The PLA Second Artillery Corps (the predecessor of the PLARF) built two military bases for Saudi Arabia under the name "Golden Wheel Project Company" and deployed troops there for rotational deployment. Therefore, the project is also known as the "Golden Wheel Project."
China and the MTCR:
In 1994, the Chinese government publicly expressed its willingness to adhere to the MTCR.
In 2000, China and the United States reached a new agreement on missile nonproliferation. The Chinese government pledged to further strengthen export controls on missiles and related technologies.
In 2004, the Chinese government reiterated its willingness to join the MTCR. China has held multiple rounds of dialogue with MTCR member states, but due to US opposition, China has not yet joined the MTCR.
In 2002, China promulgated the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Export Control of Missiles and Related Items and Technologies." This law references the technical parameters and control methods of the MTCR, with some provisions being even stricter than the MTCR. This law currently serves as the core regulation for China's export of related weapons.
In 2023, China further tightened export controls on UAVs and related items and technologies.
@Zarvan You need to pay attention to the timing of these events!