How will the Pentagon’s expanded blacklist of Chinese firms affect Xi’s US visit?

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The Pentagon expanded its blacklist of Chinese companies linked to the military to 188 entities, up from 134 last year, posing challenges to US-China relations ahead of Xi Jinping's US visit. The list targets major Chinese technology and industrial firms, reflecting ongoing competition despite recent diplomatic efforts.

The Pentagon’s newly expanded blacklist of Chinese military-linked companies has tested the fragile stability reached at last month’s summit, highlighting that intense competition persists despite recent efforts to ease bilateral tensions. On Monday, the US Defence Department released its updated Section 1260H list as required by American law, expanding the roster to 188 entities, up from 134 last year. Many of China’s technology and industrial giants were targeted. E-commerce giant Alibaba,...