Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation (opens original article in a new tab)

Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the US Defense Department for including it on a blacklist of companies linked to the Chinese military, arguing the designation is unfounded and violates its rights.

• Alibaba sued the US Defense Department over being labeled a military-linked firm
• The Pentagon added Alibaba to a blacklist of 80 companies aiding the Chinese military
• The designation restricts Alibaba's ability to contract with the US government and lobby