Soldiers without uniforms: Line between civilian and military in age of AI
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The Pentagon expanded its list of "Chinese Military Companies" from 134 to 188 firms as of June 8, 2026, including major Chinese tech and e-commerce firms such as Alibaba. The move reflects increasing scrutiny of Chinese military-linked companies by U.S. defense authorities.
On June 8, 2026, the Pentagon expanded its “Chinese Military Companies” list from 134 to 188 firms. Among the newly added companies are Alibaba, one of the world’s largest e-commer...