Synopsis
America has released a new list of Chinese companies it believes support Beijing's military. Major firms like Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD are included. Other companies like WuXi AppTec and RoboSense Technology are also on the list. While not imposing immediate sanctions, the Pentagon will stop contracting with these firms in the future.Listen to this article in summarized format
The Pentagon briefly posted an updated list in February but then took it down. The list released on Monday contains many of the firms that were added in February.
Other companies added include biotech firm WuXi AppTec and AI-driven robotics company RoboSense Technology Co Ltd.
Though the Pentagon list does not formally impose sanctions on Chinese firms, under a new law, the department will be prevented in coming years from contracting and procuring from companies on the list.
Being added to the list also sends a message to Pentagon suppliers and other US government agencies about the US military's opinion of the firms, some of which have sued the United States over their inclusion.
