The Pentagon has prohibited Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu from obtaining U.S. defense contracts by including them on its list of Chinese military companies operating in the United States. This update was published by the Defense Department on June 9, 2026, and identifies non-state-owned Chinese companies that are considered to be associated with the Chinese military, despite not being in traditional defense or security sectors.
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Pentagon adds Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to list of Chinese military companies
The Pentagon has added Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from securing U.S. defense contracts. This decision was announced on June 9, 2026, by the Defense Department.
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Pentagon accuses Alibaba, BYD of aiding Chinese military
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Pentagon adds Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to list of Chinese military companies
