List now sanctions well-known, non-state-owned Chinese companies not traditionally considered to be in defense or security sector
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List now sanctions well-known, non-state-owned Chinese companies not traditionally considered to be in defense or security sector
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting U.S. defense contracts.
The Globe and Mail reported the story as "Pentagon adds tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD to list of Chinese military companies." Washington Times reported the story as "Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military."
2 sources have covered this story, including The Globe and Mail and Washington Times. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 20 hours ago.
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 2 independent outlets across the spectrum.
[02] DisputedKey facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.
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