The Pentagon has added Chinese corporate giants Alibaba, Baidu, and automaker BYD to a list of companies it believes are supporting China's military, according to multiple reports. The updated '1260H' or CMC list, released on Monday, includes 54 new additions, reflecting Washington's security concerns amid intense geopolitical competition.
Key Takeaways
The Pentagon added Chinese corporate giants Alibaba, Baidu, and automaker BYD to its list of companies linked to China's military on Monday. The updated '1260H' or CMC list now includes 54 new additions, reflecting U.S. security concerns amid geopolitical competition.
- Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to Chinese military companies list
- Total entities on the list grows to 188 from last year's roughly 130
- Companies can still do business in the U.S. but face reputational damage and potential restrictions
- Alibaba and Baidu deny involvement with China’s military-civil fusion strategy
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number Of Companies Added | 1 Difference | Majority reports 54 new additions; Reuters says 'about two dozen' | ▼ |
| Companies Added To List | Broad Agreement | Alibaba, Baidu, BYD among new additions | |
| Date Of Update | Broad Agreement | List updated on Monday June 9th | |
| List Creation | Broad Agreement | List created in 2021 by congressional mandate. |
Total Number Of Companies Added
▼Majority reports 54 new additions; Reuters says 'about two dozen'
Companies Added To List
Broad AgreementAlibaba, Baidu, BYD among new additions
Date Of Update
Broad AgreementList updated on Monday June 9th
List Creation
Broad AgreementList created in 2021 by congressional mandate.
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The newly added companies span electric vehicles, e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and robotics. Other firms included are biotech firm WuXi AppTec, AI-driven robotics company RoboSense Technology Co Ltd., and Unitree, a leading Chinese maker of humanoid robots.
Alibaba rejected its inclusion on the list, stating there was 'no basis' for the designation. The company said it is not part of any military-civil fusion strategy and plans to take legal action against what it calls misrepresentation. Similarly, Baidu categorically denied being a military company and vowed to challenge its placement.
The Chinese Embassy accused the U.S. of 'overstretching the concept of national security and making discriminatory lists to go after Chinese companies.' It said Chinese companies observe the laws and regulations of the countries where they do business. The embassy urged the U.S. to stop its practices and create a fair environment for Chinese companies.
This year's list has grown to 188 Chinese entities, up from last year's roughly 130 named by the Pentagon. While a company on the list can still do business in the U.S., it faces reputational damage and could be subject to more restrictions. The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party called the updated list 'a warning to American businesses' and suggested that companies listed should be delisted from U.S. exchanges.
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