The US Department of Defense has added 188 Chinese entities, including tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, to its “Chinese military company” list. While this designation doesn’t immediately halt business, it bars the Pentagon from direct procurement from these firms starting June 30. The US Department of Defense has added 188 Chinese entities, including tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, to its “Chinese military company” list. While this designation doesn’t immediately halt business, it bars the Pentagon from direct procurement from these firms starting June 30.
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