“We were very concerned to see the announcement and we have followed up and communicated that concern to the Chinese government . . . at multiple levels,” said a senior US official, who added the US was still waiting for “further details” from China about the transaction.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9b1abb3e-af22-11dc-880f-0000779fd2ac.html
That's right, the root of the problem are the Chinese. Force them to choose between trading with the US or the Seyyeds. But of course we all know, for China you must read US companies in China like Wal-Mart. They use prisoners, together will cheap oil from Iran, to export to the West. Do you buy "Made in China"? Think before you buy.