It's not much of a big deal for the Europeans, however it does makes Washington very uncomfortable.
Surprisingly, I see a very strange strategic partnership emerging between France and China as for their Joint Naval Operations in 2004 (Something that is considered to be impossible). In Addition, Germany also have great ties with China (who helped and contributed greatly to China's techonlogical development) which means that this Arms Embargo is already lifted....behind the curtain I believe.
The fact is, the Zhuhai Aircraft Engine factory is runned by a German engineer who have the ability to manufacture high powered military aircraft engines for indeginously made J-10's, J-11's, J-7's, and the such.
China already have an alternative to find advanced military components. China has the ability to hire numerous international engineers and aircraft designers from other nations.
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