E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist

Alibaba is taking legal action against the US government after being added to a defence blacklist of companies with alleged ties to the Chinese military. The e-commerce giant's lawsuit targets the US defence department, which made the decision to include Alibaba on the list. The move is seen as a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Chinese tech companies. Alibaba's lawsuit aims to challenge the blacklisting decision and its potential implications for the company's operations.

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