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Dems raked in millions from employees at firms newly identified as 'Chinese military companies'

The Department of Defense updated its list of Chinese military companies on June 10, 2026. Alibaba has since filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to challenge this designation.

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Alibaba is now legally contesting its inclusion on the Department of Defense list.

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  1. Alibaba Sues US Government Over Military Company Designation

    The Department of Defense updated its list of Chinese military companies on June 10, 2026. Alibaba has since filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to challenge this designation.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Department of Defense published an updated list of Chinese military companies on June 10, 2026.
    • Alibaba sued the U.S. government over its placement on the military-linked business list.
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  2. US Adds Major Chinese Tech and Auto Firms to Military Company List

    The US Department of Defense updated its list of Chinese military companies to include Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and NIO. These firms are believed to be aiding Beijing's military. China responded by imposing trade restrictions and sanctions on several American firms.

    What's confirmed:

    • The US Department of Defense included Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and NIO on a list of companies aiding China's military.
    • BYD was added to the Section 1260H List on June 8, 2026.
    • China imposed sanctions and trade restrictions on American companies in response to the Pentagon's list update.
    • The updated list supersedes a previous version from early 2025.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • China targeted 56 US firms as retaliation for the Pentagon's decision.
    • WuXi AppTec is now on a no-hire list for US companies receiving federal funds.
    • Democratic politicians including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, and Gavin Newsom received millions from employees at these firms.
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  3. Democrats Received Millions from Employees of Chinese Military Firms

    The Pentagon recently designated several firms as Chinese military companies aiding the PLA. Campaign contributions totaling millions of dollars from employees at these firms were accepted by prominent Democrats. This includes donations from senior staff at companies such as Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD.

    What's confirmed:

    • Democrats including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, and Gavin Newsom accepted millions from employees at firms designated by the Pentagon as Chinese military companies.
    • The Pentagon added 65 new entities to the 1260H list of Chinese military companies.
    • Alibaba has been labeled as a Chinese military company by the U.S.
    • WuXi AppTec is suing to be removed from the U.S. blacklist.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Senior employees at Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD donated roughly $2.6M to Democratic committees since 2020.
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