During the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) plenary in Seoul, South Korea, in the fall of 2004, regime members began debating prospects of China being accepted in to the MTCR. Due to the complexity of the issue and the diverse viewpoints of the participants, a decision was made to continue discussion and review China’s application at the next plenary.

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