Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist

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1. 2h ago

   Alibaba Sues US Department of Defense Over Military Blacklist

   Alibaba filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to be removed from the 1260H military blacklist. The company argues its designation as a military-linked firm is arbitrary. This legal action follows a US effort to restrict companies believed to be aiding Beijing's military.

   What's confirmed:

   • Alibaba filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its inclusion on the 1260H military blacklist.
   • The US government added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and NIO to a list of companies believed to be aiding China's military.
   • A new law prohibits the Department of Defense from working with contractors that use consultants representing certain blacklisted Chinese companies.
   • Washington lobbying firms have dropped Alibaba and Tencent to comply with US curbs.
   • China's foreign ministry called the US list discriminatory and said it unreasonably suppressed Chinese companies.
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2. 5d ago

   Alibaba Sues US Department of Defense Over Military Blacklist

   Chinese e-commerce and tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the US government. The company is seeking removal from a Pentagon list that designates it as a Chinese military company. This action challenges the claim that the firm has links to the Chinese military.

   What's confirmed:

   • Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense.
   • The company seeks removal from a Pentagon blacklist.
   • The US government designated Alibaba as a Chinese military company.
   • Alibaba is described as a Chinese e-commerce and tech giant.
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