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Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Unitree to Military‑Linked Entity List

Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Unitree to Military‑Linked Entity List
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The Pentagon has added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, Unitree, and other major Chinese tech firms to its 1260H list, designating them as entities that support China’s military. The move could restrict US companies from doing business with them and further escalate US‑China tensions. Alibaba and Baidu strongly deny the accusations, calling the claims baseless and threatening legal action. With 188 companies now on the list, the update targets China’s leading AI, EV, robotics, and sensor manufacturers, reflecting Washington’s growing scrutiny of China’s tech ecosystem.

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