Monday, 15 June, 2026
Beijing Slams US After Pentagon Blacklists Tech Giants Alibaba and Baidu
By TechShots Studio
China’s Commerce Ministry expressed "strong dissatisfaction" after the US Pentagon added major tech firms—including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD—to a blacklist over alleged military ties. Beijing warned the move violates a recent trade truce between Presidents Trump and Xi. Under US law, the Defense Department will be prohibited from contracting with these companies, prompting China to threaten resolute retaliation if its firms are not treated fairly.