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U.S. Defense Blacklists Six Chinese Tech Firms, China Threatens Retaliation

6/14/2026

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US DoD Blacklists

The U.S. Department of Defense added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, NIO, Trina Solar and JA Solar Technology to its blacklist.
China’s Ministry of Commerce opposes the move and warns of resolute retaliation if firms are not treated fairly.
U.S. law bars Defense Department contracts with listed firms or their products through third parties starting in 2027.

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Pentagon Expands Blacklist

The Pentagon’s revised blacklist includes non-state-owned Chinese firms, expanding the list beyond previously targeted state-controlled companies.
BYD, Alibaba and Baidu issued statements saying they have no military ties and rejecting the U.S. justification for their inclusion.
The action follows the summit of U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi, which yielded agreements on U.S. farm purchases, Boeing aircraft and trade and investment boards, highlighting tension between cooperation and security.

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China Condemns Blacklist

China’s Ministry of Commerce on June 13, 2026 said the United States is exploiting national-security concerns to suppress Chinese enterprises.
The ministry warned that the designations could destabilize global supply chains and erode the existing international economic order.
It argued the blacklist disregards broader China-U.S. trade ties and may hinder ongoing commercial negotiations.
The statement said the move infringes on the legitimate rights of Chinese enterprises under international law.

History

Historical Context

After the U.S. Department of Commerce added Huawei to the Entity List in May 2019, China announced on 31 May 2019 that it would create an “unreliable entities” list, formalized on 19 September 2020. The reciprocal measures illustrate a growing tech decoupling, with both sides now restricting dozens of firms, including roughly 715 Chinese entities on the U.S. list.

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US DoD Blacklists

The U.S. Department of Defense added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, NIO, Trina Solar and JA Solar Technology to its blacklist.
China’s Ministry of Commerce opposes the move and warns of resolute retaliation if firms are not treated fairly.
U.S. law bars Defense Department contracts with listed firms or their products through third parties starting in 2027.

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