Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD to Chinese Military Company List
On June 8, 2026, the U.S. Pentagon added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and other Chinese firms to its 1260H list of entities allegedly aiding China’s military. The designation restricts U.S. military contracts and research funding, escalating tech tensions after a Trump-Xi summit failed to ease disputes. Chinese companies deny the claims, and the Chinese embassy urged the U.S. to correct the practice. The list now includes 188 entities, up from 130 last year.
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Alibaba gets reprieve on lobbying ban tied to US Defense Department blacklist
On June 8, the Pentagon added Alibaba to its 1260H list of Chinese military companies operating in the US. Alibaba subsequently sued the department on June 23, seeking removal from the blacklist and arguing it does not work with the Chinese military. The article reports that Alibaba has received a reprieve on a lobbying ban associated with this designation, though the full implications and legal proceedings continue.
The Business TimesAlibaba Gets Reprieve on Lobbying Ban Tied to US Defense Department Blacklist
On June 8, 2026, the US Pentagon added Alibaba to its 1260H list, which designates Chinese military companies operating in the US. This blacklisting triggered a lobbying ban against the company. In response, Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense on June 23, seeking its removal from the blacklist. The article reports that Alibaba has obtained a reprieve on the lobbying ban while the legal challenge proceeds. The case highlights ongoing tensions between US national security measures and Chinese technology firms operating in American markets.
The Business TimesAlibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation
Alibaba Group filed a federal lawsuit on Monday challenging the US Defense Department's designation of the company as a 'Chinese military company,' asserting that the labeling is arbitrary, lacks due process, and violates First Amendment rights. The lawsuit argues that the Pentagon's determination has 'no basis in fact or law,' and notes that major US financial institutions like JPMorgan and BlackRock dominate Alibaba's shareholder base. Separately, China imposed export controls on 10 US companies involved in defense and rare earths mining in retaliation for Washington's blacklist. The Pentagon's list, released June 8, includes 80 firms aiding the Chinese military, with additions of Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD. Restrictions prevent new Pentagon contracts with designated companies and limit their ability to retain US lobbying firms.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.China Opposes U.S. Addition of BYD, Alibaba, Baidu to Military Company List
China has firmly opposed the U.S. Pentagon's decision to add several prominent non-state-owned Chinese companies, including electric vehicle maker BYD, tech giants Alibaba and Baidu, to its list of military-linked companies. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated on June 13, 2026, that the U.S. move ignored the consensus reached during the recent summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. The spokesperson accused the U.S. of generalizing the concept of national security and abusing state power to unjustifiably suppress Chinese enterprises. The listing prevents these companies from securing U.S. defense contracts. All three companies have denied any basis for their inclusion on the list. The Trump-Xi summit in mid-May had focused on boosting bilateral economic ties, including Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural products and Boeing jets.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Pentagon Adds Alibaba, BYD, Baidu to Chinese Military Company List
The Pentagon has barred Chinese tech giant Alibaba, electric vehicle maker BYD, and search engine Baidu from receiving U.S. defense contracts by adding them to its updated list of Chinese military companies operating in America. The Defense Department published the list on Monday, targeting non-state-owned Chinese firms that, while not in traditional defense or security sectors, are deemed to have ties to the Chinese military. This move restricts these companies from accessing U.S. defense procurement, escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing over technology and national security concerns.
Just In NewsNio Denies US Allegations, Says Inclusion on Chinese Military Companies List Will Not Impact Business
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has denied US allegations and stated that its inclusion on a US list of Chinese military companies will not impact its business. The list also includes other major Chinese tech firms such as BYD and Alibaba. The article, published by The Business Times Singapore on June 9, 2026, reports Nio's response to the US designation, emphasizing the company's position that the listing will not affect its operations. The development highlights ongoing tensions between the US and China over technology and military-related designations.
The Business TimesNio denies US allegations, says inclusion on Chinese military companies list will not impact business
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has denied US allegations and stated that its inclusion on a US list of Chinese military companies will not impact its business. The list, which also includes BYD, Alibaba, and other major Chinese tech firms, designates companies allegedly linked to the Chinese military. Nio's response comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and China over technology and national security. The company asserts that the designation is unfounded and that its operations will continue as normal. The Business Times Singapore reported the story on June 9, 2026.
The Business TimesPentagon Labels Alibaba, BYD, Baidu as Aiding Chinese Military
The Pentagon has updated its list of Chinese military companies, adding prominent non-state-owned firms including tech giant Alibaba, electric vehicle maker BYD, search engine Baidu, and robotics company Unitree. Created by a 2021 congressional mandate, the list now includes 188 entities, up from roughly 130 last year. The Pentagon claims these companies contribute to China's defense industrial base, citing Alibaba's affiliation with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. While companies on the list can still operate in the US, they face reputational damage and potential further restrictions. The Chinese Embassy accused the US of overstretching national security concepts and creating discriminatory lists. The additions reflect growing US wariness of Beijing's strategy to leverage non-state businesses for military purposes.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.US Pentagon Adds Alibaba, BYD, Baidu to Military-Linked Chinese Company List
The United States Department of Defense, on June 8, 2026, added several major Chinese technology companies, including e-commerce giant Alibaba, electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, and internet search firm Baidu, to a list of entities it alleges are linked to or aiding China's military. The Pentagon stated that these companies are supporting the People's Liberation Army (PLA), and the designation imposes reputational and potential regulatory consequences. The listed companies have the option to petition for removal from the list. This move escalates US-China tech tensions and signals increased scrutiny of Chinese corporate ties to the military.
The Business TimesUS says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China’s military
The United States has released a new list accusing major Chinese technology companies, including BYD, Baidu, and Alibaba, of aiding China's military. The list mirrors a version withdrawn in February but now includes chipmakers CXMT and YMTC. The Pentagon stated that listed companies can petition for removal. The report, published by The Business Times on June 9, 2026, highlights ongoing US-China tensions over technology and military ties.
The Business TimesPentagon expands China military-linked firms list to include Alibaba, Baidu, BYD
The Pentagon published an updated '1260H list' adding Chinese tech giants Alibaba, Baidu, and automaker BYD as entities believed to have aided China's military. The designation prohibits the Defense Department from contracting directly with listed companies starting later this month and from third-party procurement beginning in 2027. The list, briefly posted in February and withdrawn before Trump's China trip, now includes memory chipmakers CXMT and YMTC, biotech firm WuXi AppTec, lidar maker RoboSense, and humanoid robot maker Unitree. The move complicates the fragile US-China diplomatic thaw following Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping last month. WuXi AppTec disputed the designation and said it would seek removal. Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD did not immediately comment. The expansion reflects Washington's view that Chinese civilian tech firms are linked to state military priorities.
US Top News and AnalysisPentagon Accuses Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD of Supporting Chinese Military
The U.S. Defense Department has officially designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as companies aiding the People's Liberation Army, adding them to the 1260H list of Chinese military companies. The move, announced on June 8, 2026, reinstates designations that were briefly posted in February and then withdrawn. Tencent was already on the list since 2025. The Pentagon also restored two Chinese memory chipmakers, ChangXin Memory Technologies and Yangtze Memory Technologies, to the list. While the designation carries few immediate legal consequences, it restricts these companies from contracting with the U.S. military and receiving research funding, and serves as a warning to investors. The announcement comes less than a month after a Trump-Xi summit in Beijing that failed to ease tech tensions. Chinese companies have previously denied supporting the military, and the Chinese embassy urged the U.S. to correct its practices.
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