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US revokes citizenship, blacklists Chinese tech firms, and navigates Trump's China stance
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US revokes citizenship, blacklists Chinese tech firms, and navigates Trump's China stance

From South China Morning Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US Justice Department is revoking citizenship for naturalized Americans accused of fraud or concealing crimes.
  • The Pentagon has added Chinese tech companies like Alibaba and BYD to a military company blacklist, targeting technological competition.
  • Former President Trump's past softer stance on China has clashed with his administration's hardline approach, causing internal friction.

The United States is intensifying efforts to revoke the citizenship of naturalized Americans, with the Justice Department filing lawsuits against 17 individuals accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or by concealing serious crimes. This move signals a toughening stance on immigration and national security.

In parallel, the Pentagon has expanded its blacklist of Chinese companies linked to the country's military. Firms such as Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu are now included, intensifying the technological competition between the US and China. This action targets sectors crucial to China's technological advancement.

Furthermore, the article touches upon former President Donald Trump's complex relationship with China. His administration's hardline approach has been contradicted by Trump's own softer rhetoric towards Beijing, particularly during a state visit. This divergence has reportedly caused friction within his own government.

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Originally published by South China Morning Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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