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Pentagon bans China's biggest car company, blames it for helping Chinese govt
Published 9 June 2026 ยท world
The Pentagon has added major Chinese companies, including BYD, Alibaba, and Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies. This action, announced on June 9
The Pentagon has added major Chinese companies, including BYD, Alibaba, and Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies. This action, announced on June 9, 2026, prohibits these firms from receiving U.S. defense contracts. The Pentagon asserts these companies contribute to China's defense industrial base through affiliations with government ministries overseeing technology and industrial policy.
Published: June 9, 2026 โข 12:03 PM IST ยท Updated: June 9, 2026 โข 2:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The Pentagon has added major Chinese companies, including BYD, Alibaba, and Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies.
This action, announced on June 9, 2026, prohibits these firms from receiving U.S. defense contracts.
The Pentagon asserts these companies contribute to China's defense industrial base through affiliations with government ministries overseeing technology and industrial policy.
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