The United States Pentagon officially added prominent Chinese corporations to its military blacklist on Monday, locking them out of defense contracts.
High-profile, non-state giants Alibaba, Baidu, and electric vehicle pioneer BYD were explicitly targeted in this latest sweeping regulatory update.
American defense officials stated that these seemingly civilian entities actively contribute to Beijing’s overarching military-civil fusion strategy.
The designation aims to prevent the Chinese military from surreptitiously acquiring advanced commercial technology and strategic industrial expertise.
The Chinese Embassy swiftly condemned the policy, accusing Washington of overstretching national security concepts to discriminate against its businesses.
The total number of blacklisted entities has now escalated to 188 firms, significantly expanding from last year’s total of 130.
While these corporations can legally operate within American markets, they now face severe reputational damage and potential future financial restrictions.
Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD were tied to the military through their close structural affiliations with China’s industry ministry.
The restriction on BYD highlights growing friction, despite previous political statements welcoming Chinese automotive factories to build on American soil.
Robotics manufacturer Unitree was also blacklisted due to substantial state assistance aimed at boosting its global supply chain competitiveness.
The expanding list underscores a bipartisan American determination to isolate China’s premier technology champions from the defense ecosystem.