The Department of Defense updated its roster on Monday, adding a broad array of firms spanning robotics, biotechnology, and automotive sectors. Among those named are NIO, BYD, CALB, EVE Energy, and Unitree. Alibaba dismissed the classification as baseless, stating the firm does not participate in any military-civil fusion strategy and intends to pursue legal action against the misrepresentation. Similarly, Baidu rejected the designation as lacking credible justification, vowing to exhaust all options to secure its removal.
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Chinese Tech Giants Deny Military Ties After Pentagon Blacklisting
Alibaba, Baidu, and several other prominent Chinese technology firms have publicly challenged their recent inclusion on a Pentagon list of companies allegedly linked to Beijing’s military apparatus. The designation, which threatens to restrict their operational reach in the United States, prompted immediate legal and administrative pushback from the affected companies.
RoboSense Technology and electric-vehicle manufacturer NIO also issued statements distancing themselves from China’s defense industrial base. NIO noted that the classification would not currently impact its operations, though it plans to engage with the Pentagon to clarify its status. Market responses in Hong Kong remained uneven following the announcement: while WuXi AppTec shares dropped 3.4%, other firms saw marginal fluctuations, with Baidu rising 0.8% and Alibaba retreating 1.0%.
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