Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu and BYD to Chinese Military Companies List

The U.S. Department of Defense announced an expansion of its Chinese Military Companies List, adding major technology and electric‑vehicle firms Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, along with other companies such as Nio, CALB, EVE Energy, Hesai and Robosense. While inclusion does not automatically impose sanctions, the designation signals heightened security concerns and may limit the listed firms’ ability to secure U.S. government contracts and affect broader business relationships.

China’s government rejected the claims, describing the move as discriminatory and urging Washington to stop using national‑security arguments to hinder Chinese companies in global markets. The update follows earlier additions of firms like Tencent, Huawei and DJI, reflecting ongoing strategic rivalry between the United States and China.