Pentagon Adds Chinese Tech Giants to Military Support List

The U.S. Department of Defense has expanded its list of entities supporting China's military, now including major tech firms like Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Unitree. This move could impede U.S. companies doing business with these Chinese entities and escalates geopolitical tensions. The updated list, known as the 1260H list, now comprises 188 companies, many of which are prominent in China's artificial intelligence sector. This action follows previous restrictions and comes amid discussions about potential U.S. equity stakes in Chinese AI firms, highlighting the growing strategic competition in advanced technologies.