U.S. duo fined over China dealings

CNN Asia ^

[maui_hawaii]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Two U.S. companies, Hughes Electronics Corp. and Boeing Co.'s Boeing Satellite Systems unit, have agreed to a $32 million fine for allegedly sharing missile-related information with Chinese officials.

The fine includes a $20 million cash penalty, $12 million of which goes to the U.S. Treasury. The remaining $8 million goes to the U.S. Customs Service to settle a separate claim against the companies.

[Iscool]

Unbelievable...That's like hitting me with a 50 dollar fine for spying against the country...Where's the justice???

[traditional1]

Nowhere do they mention the Klintoon's campaign contributions from the Chinese and the Commerce Department's involvement with this scam (technology for campaign cash). Ron Brown is not here to talk about it, either....

[maui_hawaii]

Link to the NYT version

[maui_hawaii]

And we are worried about those missiles across the strait targeting Taiwan... among other things...

I say that now, seeing how these companies are owned by people other than the original owners...the US should seek out the individuals that did all of this and throw them in jail for years.

[Captainpaintball]

the US should seek out the individuals that did all of this and throw them in jail for years.

That should include the president that allowed it!