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# Intelligence: Defence & Security Contractors in China

## Industry Context

- **Payment pressure:** Export license requirements; Stringent compliance (ITAR, EAR)

- **Operational control:** Enhanced compliance screening; Large transaction handling

## Country Context

- **Use case:** Pay Chinese manufacturers for textiles, electronics, machinery, and consumer goods

- **Settlement:** T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)

- **Banking:** **CNAPS Code** (12-digit China National Advanced Payment System code)

- **Regulatory:** SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) compliance required; Commercial invoices must match payment purpose

## Key Industries in Country

- Textile Manufacturing

- Electronics

- Consumer Goods

- Machinery

- Apparel