US adds Chinese tech giants BYD and Alibaba to military-linked companies blacklist

The United States has added Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD and e-commerce giant Alibaba to its list of companies allegedly connected to China's military. The designation currently carries no immediate legal consequences for most of the listed firms, though it signals growing US concerns about Chinese companies' potential ties to Beijing's defense apparatus. The blacklist, maintained by the US Department of Defense, identifies foreign companies that American officials believe support China's military modernization efforts, though inclusion does not automatically trigger sanctions or investment restrictions.