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China has condemned the US decision to add several leading Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and NIO, to a Pentagon list of firms allegedly supporting Beijing's military.

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China, US, Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, NIO, Trina Solar, JA Solar Technology
What
China has condemned the US decision to add several leading Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and NIO, to a Pentagon list of firms allegedly supporting Beijing's military.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:57:56 GMT · 3h 46m ago
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Why
The US added the companies to a Pentagon list of firms it says are aiding China’s military, citing security concerns amid geopolitical competition.
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This action escalates trade tensions between China and the US, potentially leading to retaliatory measures from Beijing and impacting global technology and manufacturing sectors, as well as altering future contracting for US defense. The financial services industry may see volatility.

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    China is "strongly dissatisfied" with the US decision to add several large Chinese companies to the Pentagon's list of firms allegedly aiding China's military.
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    China is "strongly dissatisfied" with a U.S. move to add several large Chinese companies to the Pentagon's list of firms it says are aiding China's military.
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    China has condemned the US decision to add several leading Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and NIO, to a Pentagon list of firms allegedly supporting Beijing's military.
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    China expressed strong dissatisfaction after the US Pentagon added several Chinese firms, including Alibaba and BYD, to a list of companies allegedly aiding China's military operations.
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