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Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation

Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Defense. The company seeks removal from a blacklist that labels it a "Chinese military company." This designation prevents the firm from securing US defense contracts.

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Alibaba has initiated legal action to challenge its status as a military-linked firm.

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  1. Alibaba Sues US Defense Department Over Military Designation

    Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Defense. The company seeks removal from a blacklist that labels it a "Chinese military company." This designation prevents the firm from securing US defense contracts.

    What's confirmed:

    • Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to be removed from a military list.
    • The US government designated Alibaba as a "Chinese military company".
    • The designation prohibits the company from obtaining US defense contracts.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The label was announced June 8 and marks Alibaba as a national security threat.
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