US bars Chinese wind farm
- Published: 29 Sep 2012 at 17.48
- Online news: Asia
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has prevented a Chinese company from building wind farms in the state of Oregon over security concerns.
It was the first such decision against a foreign company in 22 years, US media reported.The Chinese company Ralls Corp has been ordered to divest its interests in wind farms it acquired earlier this year. The sites are close to restricted airspace used by a military naval base to test unmanned drones and other equipment."There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that Ralls Corporation ... might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States," the White House said in a statement.The decision, which also targets...
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