TITLE:                   TOP TEN DEFENSE & TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY

SUBJECT COUNTRY(IES):    CHINA

POST OF ORIGIN:          CHINA

SERIES:                  INTERNATIONAL MARKET INSIGHT (IMI)

ITA INDUSTRY CODE:       ZEC

DATE OF REPORT (YYMMDD): 990818

DELETION DATE (YYMMDD):  200818

AUTHOR:                  PEINING ZHAO, COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT

APPROVING OFFICER:       WILLIAM ZARIT

OFFICER'S TITLE:         DEPUTY SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER

NUMBER OF PAGES:         4




INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 1997.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE
OF THE UNITED STATES.



With the approval of the State Council, the Chinese government
reformed the top ten Defense and Technology Corporations. These
corporations are all large State Owned Enterprises(SOE's)under
direct supervision of the State Council.

These SOE's are the China National Nuclear Corporation(CNNC);
the China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Group
Corporation(CNEC); the China Aerospace Science and Technology
Corporation(CASC); the China Aerospace Machinery and Electronics
Corporation(CAMEC); the China Aviation Industry Corporation
I(AVIC I); the China Aviation Industry Corporation II(AVIC II);
the China State Shipbuilding Corporation(CSSC); the China
Shipbuilding Industry Corporation(CSIC); the China North
Industries Group Corporation (CNGC); and the China South
Industries Group Corporation(CSG).
A brief description of the activities of each SOE follows.

1. The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)
CNNC is based on the former China Nuclear Industry Company and
is made up of 246 industrial companies and institutes. CNNC's
business scope includes nuclear power, nuclear material, nuclear
fuel, nuclear instruments, nuclear technology applications and
R&D, and establishing, and the construction of nuclear related
facilties.
General Manager: Mr. Li, Dingfan
Add: No.1 Sanlihe Nasanxiang, Xicheng District, Beijing 100822
Tel: 8610-68512211
Fax: 8610-68533989
Website: http://www.cnnc.com.cn

2. The China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Group
Corporation(CNEC)
CNEC's business scope is in R&D, construction engineering and
financial trading.
General Manager: Mr: Mo, Zhanying
Add: Shiyuan Building, Xisanyuan Beilu, Haidian District,
Beijing China 100840

3. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)
CASC evolved from the former China Aerospace Corporation
encompassing some of its organizations. CASC has registered
capital of RMB 9 billion(US$1,084 million). Over 130
organizations are subordinate to CASC, including the Chinese
Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology(CALT), the Academy of Space
Technology(SAST), the Chinese Academy of Space Electronic
Technology(CASET), and the Academy of Space Chemical Propulsion
Technology. CASC specializes in developing, manufacturing and
supplying spacecraft launch vehicles and various types of
Strategic and tactical missiles. In addition, CASC exclusively
provides international commercial launch service for satellite
application systems. In addition to the above space products and
services, CASC also develops, manufactures and supplies a
variety of civilian products such as machinery, chemicals,
communications equipment, transportation equipment, computers,
medical care products and environmental protection equipment.
General Manager: Mr. Wang, Liheng
Add: No.8 Buchenglu, Haidian District, Beijing China  100830
Tel: 8610-68370043, 8610-68370699
Fax: 8610-68370080
Website: http://www.spacechina.com

4. The China Aerospace Machinery and Electronics
Corporation(CAMEC)
CAMEC evolved from the former China Aerospace Corporation and
encompasses the latter's organizations. CAMAC has registered
capital of RMB 74 billion(US$8,915 million). CAMAC's business
scope includes all kinds of missile and weapon systems, and
other aerospace products. In addition, CAMEC also supplies many
kinds of civilian products such as machinery, electronics,
chemicals, communication, computer products.
General Manager: Mr.Xia, Guohong
Add: No.8 Fucheng lu, Beijing China, 100830
Tel: 8610-68373522, 68373622
Fax: 8610-68373626

5. The China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC-I)
The China Aviation Industry Corporation I evolved from the
former China Aviation Industry. It is a large state-owned
enterprise with a total capital of RMB 349 billion ($USD42
billion). AVIC I is mainly in charge of the development,
manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service of a variety of
military and civilian airplanes and related engines and
equipment.
General Manager: Mr. Liu, Gaozhuo
Add: No.67 Jiaodaokou NakaJie, Beijing China   100712
Tel: 8610-64032115
Fax: 8610-64013648

6. The China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC-II)
AVIC-II also evolved from the former China Aviation Industry.
Its business scope includes investment, finance, general
aerospace, auto, medical, environment, construction, real
estate, and other areas. It is more of conglomerate then AVIC-I.
General Manager: Mr. Zhang, Yanzhong
Add: No.67, Jiaonan St, Beijing, China 100712
P.O. Box: 33 Beijing
Tel: 8610-64094319
Fax: 8610-64054556

7. The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)
CSSC supplies modern equipment for the Chinese Navy. They also
supply military and civilian ships for the domestic and the
overseas market.
General Manager: Mr. Chen, Xiaojing
Add: No.5 Yuetan Beijie, Beijing China  100861
Tel: 8610-68038833
Fax: 8610-68031579

8. The China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC)
CSIC owns the biggest shipyard in China and uses the most
advanced technology for building and repairing ships.
General Manager: Huang, Pingtao
Add: No.5 Yuetan Beijine, Beijing, China 100861
Tel: 8610-68038833
Fax: 8610-68031579

9. The China North Industries Group Corporation(CNGC)
CNGC has a registered capital of RMB 254 billion(US$30 billion),
Its main business is supplying products for the Chinese
military. It also develops high technology civilian use
machinery, chemicals, construction machinery, and other
products.
General Manager: Mr. Ma, Zhigeng
Add: No.46 Sanlihelu, Beijing China  100821
Tel: 8610-68594210,68594230
Fax: 8610-68594232
Website: http://www.norincogroup.com.cn

10. The China South Industries Group Corporation (CSG)
CSG is comprised of 76 companies. It's main civilian products
are small cars and motors. CSG is also very strong in
researching and developing military products.
General Manager: Mr. Wang, Dechen
Add: No.46 Sanlihe St. Xicheng District, Beijing China 100821
Tel: 8610-68594209
Fax: 8610-68526939,68963888

The Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, part of
the worldwide network of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service,
helps U.S. firms export their goods and services to China.  To
accomplish this mission we conduct a number of services on
behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC), including our
Gold Key Service, which includes arranging meetings with
potential Chinese distributors, agents, or joint venture
partners.  For information on the Gold Key or other USDOC
services, contact the U.S.-based Export Assistance Center
nearest you, or contact us at 86/10/6532-6924, fax:
86/10/6532-3297, or email: OBeijing@cs.doc.gov.  We are also on
the web at www.usembassy-china.org.cn.