US adds Alibaba, BYD, and other Chinese tech firms to military company blacklist

The United States has significantly expanded its blacklist of Chinese companies, designating tech giants like Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu as "Chinese military companies" operating within the U.S. The Pentagon's move, detailed in a Federal Register notice, targets more than a dozen prominent Chinese firms.

This widening of the blacklist represents an increasingly assertive strategy by Washington to curb China's access to crucial American resources. The designation restricts these companies' ability to engage with U.S. capital markets, acquire American technology, and secure government contracts.

The move is part of a broader campaign by the U.S. administration to counter China's technological and military advancements. By labeling these companies as military-linked, the U.S. aims to limit their influence and capabilities, signaling a deepening economic and technological competition between the two global powers.