Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist (opens original article in a new tab)

E-commerce giant Alibaba is suing the US government to remove it from a Pentagon blacklist that claims it is linked to the Chinese military, arguing the designation lacks legal basis and imposes unfair restrictions.

• Alibaba sues US government to remove it from Pentagon blacklist
• Pentagon claims Alibaba is linked to Chinese military due to regulatory ties
• Blacklist restricts Pentagon from doing business with Alibaba and related entities
• Alibaba argues the designation lacks legal basis and fair process
• Alibaba claims the rule forces its American advisers to cut ties to avoid penalties