Key facts
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense.
- The lawsuit seeks to remove Alibaba from a list of companies identified as supporting the Chinese military.
- Alibaba claims the designation is arbitrary, unjustified, and lacks substantial evidence or explanation.
- The company asserts the designation violates its constitutional due process and free speech rights.
- The lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Jose, California.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense, challenging its designation as a "Chinese military company." The company argues in a court filing that the Pentagon added Alibaba to a list of firms allegedly aiding the People's Liberation Army without providing sufficient evidence or explanation.
Alibaba contends that this designation is arbitrary and unjustified, violating its constitutional due process and right to free speech. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Jose, California, seeking to be removed from the blacklist.