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China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top tech firms
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China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top tech firms

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to a US move adding Chinese tech firms to the Pentagon's military-linked company list.
  • The US Defense Department's updated list includes major technology names like Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, NIO, Trina Solar, and JA Solar Technology.
  • China warned of resolute and forceful retaliation if its firms are not treated fairly, stating the US action ignored a consensus between Presidents Trump and Xi.

China has voiced strong disapproval of a recent decision by the United States to place several major Chinese technology companies on the Pentagon's list of firms allegedly supporting China's military. The Ministry of Commerce stated on Saturday that China is "strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes" the move.

China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes this.

— Commerce MinistryResponding to the Pentagon's decision to add Chinese companies to its military-linked list.

The US Defense Department's updated list, released on Monday, includes prominent technology giants such as e-commerce leader Alibaba, search engine provider Baidu, and automakers BYD and NIO. It also encompasses leading solar panel manufacturers Trina Solar and JA Solar Technology. These companies are considered crucial for Beijing's military and industrial advancement, reflecting the escalating geopolitical competition between the two nations.

China urges the US to immediately stop its erroneous practices, immediately withdraw relevant measures and return to the correct track of building a constructive strategic and stable China-US relationship.

— Commerce MinistryDemanding the US reverse its actions.

Beijing has urged Washington to "immediately stop its erroneous practices, immediately withdraw relevant measures and return to the correct track of building a constructive strategic and stable China-US relationship." The commerce ministry further warned that if Chinese firms are not treated equitably, China will "inevitably retaliate resolutely and forcefully."

If Chinese firms are not treated fairly, it said, Beijing will "inevitably retaliate resolutely and forcefully".

— Commerce MinistryWarning of consequences if fair treatment is not given to Chinese companies.

The Pentagon's update supersedes an earlier list from early 2025 and comes shortly after a trade-war truce was maintained following a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The Chinese commerce ministry asserted that the Pentagon's action "ignored the consensus" reached by the two leaders. Under US law, companies on the list will face restrictions on US government contracts and procurement of their products through third parties starting in 2027.

ignored the consensus

— Commerce MinistryDescribing the Pentagon's move in relation to the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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