As US expands China military list, Pentagon restrictions start June 30
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The US Department of Defense expanded its list of Chinese military companies to include 188 additional firms such as Alibaba and Baidu, imposing procurement restrictions starting June 30. This move signals heightened US security measures against Chinese tech firms with military ties.
The US Department of Defense has added 188 Chinese entities, including tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, to its "Chinese military company" list. While this designation doesn't immediately halt business, it bars the Pentagon from direct procurement from these firms starting June 30.