Pub. L. 101-162, tit. VI, sec. 610

Sec. 610. (a) No monies appropriated by this Act may be used to reinstate, or approve any export license applications for the launch of United States-built satellites on Soviet- or Chinese-built launch vehicles unless the President makes a report under subsection (b) or (c) of this section. (b) The restriction on the approval of export licenses for United States-built satellites to the People’s Republic of China for launch on Chinese-built launch vehicles is terminated if the President makes a report to the Congress that: (1) the Government of the People’s Republic of China has made progress on a program of political reform throughout the entire country which includes— (A) lifting of martial law; (B) halting of executions and other reprisals against individuals for the nonviolent expression of their political beliefs; (C) release of political prisoners; (D) increased respect for internationally recognized human rights, including freedom of expression, the press, assembly, and association; and (E) permitting a freer flow of information, including an end to the jamming of Voice of America and greater access for foreign journalists; or (c) It is in the national interest of the United States.