Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The updated blacklist now covers 188 companies and warns U.S. firms of tighter contracting and investment risks.
- On Monday, the Pentagon added Alibaba, Baidu, and EV-maker BYD to the 1260H list, which identifies Chinese companies believed to support the People's Liberation Army.
- Created by the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, the 1260H list requires the Pentagon to identify firms with direct or indirect ties to the Chinese military.
- The list has grown to 188 entities, up from roughly 130 last year, and the Department of Defense will restrict American companies from doing business with listed entities starting June 30, 2026.
- Accusing the U.S. of "overstretching the concept of national security," the Chinese Embassy on Monday defended Chinese companies, while Tencent and CATL have previously disputed their designations.
- President Trump is reportedly weighing whether the United States should take equity stakes in domestic AI companies, as Unitree, a robotics firm filing for a $7 billion IPO, was also added to the list.
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Pentagon Lists Alibaba, Baidu & BYD Among Companies Backing China’s Military
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. The Pentagon has designated Chinese corporate giants Alibaba, Baidu and BYD as companies that support China’s military. Getting into it: The firms were swept up in a Monday upda…
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