Pentagon accuses BYD, Baidu, Alibaba of aiding China’s military
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu, and automakers BYD and NIO to a list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing’s military, in a move that could inflame tensions between the countries. The long-awaited update supersedes a list from early 2025, and comes less than a month after US President Donald Trump met China’s Xi Jinping on a visit to Beijing, where the two leaders maintained a delicate trade
The U.S. Department of Defense has added several prominent Chinese technology and automotive companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and NIO, to a list of entities it claims are supporting China's military. This updated list, which supersedes a previous version from early 2025, includes a wide range of top Chinese tech firms crucial to Beijing's industrial and military advancements. The Pentagon's move reflects ongoing security concerns amidst significant geopolitical competition between the two nations. China's foreign ministry has denounced the list as discriminatory and an unreasonable suppression of its companies, urging the U.S. to reverse its actions.
This action could lead to significant restrictions on U.S. government contracting with these Chinese firms, potentially impacting global supply chains and exacerbating trade tensions.
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