US adds Alibaba and Baidu to Chinese military list
The Pentagon expanded its list of firms allegedly aiding the Chinese military to include tech giants Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD. While the designation does not impose immediate sanctions, it will prohibit the Defense Department from contracting with these entities starting later this month.
The United States added ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD, BAIDU INC-CLASS A, and BYD CO LTD -A to a list of firms allegedly aiding the Chinese military on Monday evening, June 8. This long-awaited update from the Pentagon expands the 1260H list to include major technology and automotive players. The move signals a tightening of trade restrictions despite a recent truce maintained by leaders after a visit to Beijing.
### Tech Giants Caught in Defense Net The Pentagon issued the updated list on Monday afternoon, June 8, identifying companies it believes support the military goals of China. This list supersedes a version from early 2025 and follows a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Alongside the e-commerce and search giants, the list now includes memory chipmakers CXMT and YMTC.
