Pentagon says Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Unitree support China’s military

The US Pentagon has identified several Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Unitree, as supporting China's military. These companies are alleged to be contributing to China's military modernization efforts, prompting concerns about potential national security risks. The list of companies was initially released by the Trump administration four months prior, but was quickly withdrawn without explanation. The updated list highlights the ongoing tensions between the US and China over issues of trade, technology, and security.

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