US Pentagon adds Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
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Osmond Chia
Summary
The US Pentagon has added Chinese companies Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to a list of firms allegedly linked to China's military, accusing them of serving as military-civil contributors to Chinese defense operations. The list warns US companies about risks of working with these flagged firms. Alibaba has denied the allegations, stating it is not a Chinese military company and will pursue legal action. Analysts suggest the US flagged these companies based on their participation in state programs rather than clear evidence of military contracts.
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bskyUS Pentagon adds Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to list of firms with alleged Chinese military tiesbbc.co.ukKey quotes
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'We will take all available legal action against attempts to misrepresent our company,' said the spokesperson.
The US appears to have flagged these companies for their participation in state programmes rather than based on clear evidence of contracts with the Chinese military, Kam said.
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