Key facts
- China's commerce ministry stated strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the U.S. Pentagon's updated list of Chinese companies.
- The updated list includes major Chinese technology firms such as Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, NIO, Trina Solar, and JA Solar Technology.
- Beijing warned of resolute and forceful retaliation if Chinese firms are not treated fairly.
- Under U.S. law, companies on the Pentagon's list will face restrictions on contracting directly with the Defense Department and limitations on purchasing their products or services through third parties starting in 2027.
China's commerce ministry announced its "strong dissatisfaction" and "firm opposition" to a recent U.S. Defense Department update to its list of Chinese companies allegedly aiding Beijing's military. The updated list, released on Monday, includes prominent technology firms such as e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu, automakers BYD and NIO, and solar panel manufacturers Trina Solar and JA Solar Technology.
The ministry stated that the U.S. move "ignored the consensus" reached between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping during their recent meeting. Beijing urged the U.S. to immediately cease these "erroneous practices," withdraw the measures, and return to building a constructive China-U.S. relationship. China warned that it would "inevitably retaliate resolutely and forcefully" if Chinese firms are not treated fairly.
Under U.S. law, companies on the Pentagon's list will face restrictions on contracting directly with the Defense Department and limitations on purchasing their products or services through third parties starting in 2027. The updated list supersedes a previous version from early 2025.