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Alibaba sues US Defense Department over 'Chinese military company' designation

E-commerce titan Alibaba is suing the US Defense Department over its inclusion on a blacklist of 'Chinese military companies.' The firm insists the designation has no legal or factual basis and says its board and operations lack any military ties.

Jun 23, 2026

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US adds Alibaba, BYD, Baidu to 'Chinese military company' blacklist

The U.S. Department of Defense added Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to its list of Chinese military companies, expanding the blacklist to 188. China condemned the move as discriminatory, while analysts question the effectiveness of such broad sanctions.

Jun 9, 2026