Pentagon withdraws list after alleging Alibaba, BYD aiding Chinese military

Updated 1260H list with high profile companies could antagonize Beijing

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The Pentagon's blacklist of companies with alleged ties to China's military has caused reputational headaches for some businesses on the list. © Reuters

PAK YIU

February 14, 2026 03:38 JST

NEW YORK -- Chinese tech giant Alibaba and electric vehicle maker BYD and other businesses were added to the Pentagon's list of firms with alleged ties to the Chinese military on Friday, before it was removed minutes later without explanation.

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