I wonder if Fu Qiang of ABAT is also a political figure: <a href="http://www.aboutxinjiang.com/news/content/2009-01/08/content_3779092.htm" target="_blank">http://www.aboutxinjiang.com/news/content/2009-01/08/content_3779092.htm</a> That would put MAUG and ABAT in a good position to get American opportunities AND the quick blessings/"nod of approval" from the chinese government.