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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties

The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

* The US has added several major Chinese companies, including Alibaba and BYD, to a list of firms with ties to the Chinese military.
* The list aims to alert American organizations to potential risks of doing business with these companies, but inclusion does not mean immediate sanctions.
* China's embassy in the US calls the list "discriminatory" and says Chinese firms comply with laws abroad.
* Alibaba claims there is no basis for its listing, while BYD has exceeded Tesla as the world's top electric vehicle maker despite not exporting to the US.
* The move risks escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, with potential retaliation from China including sanctions or diplomatic pushback.
* Policy analyst Stefanie Kam says the US appears to have flagged companies based on participation in state programs rather than clear evidence of military contracts.