The Pentagon has designated several prominent Chinese companies, including Alibaba and BYD, as being affiliated with China's military. This move restricts them from obtaining U.S. defense contracts.

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies. The move prevents them from securing U.S. defense contracts. <img alt="FILE - A visitor walks in front of Alibaba booth during the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo at the China International Exhibition Center, in Beijing, China, Friday, July 18, 2025." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5847x3898+0+0/resize/5847x3898!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.a...