China’s Alibaba to sue after US Pentagon blacklists it as ‘military-linked’ firm (opens original article in a new tab)

Chinese tech company Alibaba sues the US Defense Department over its designation as a military-linked firm, claiming the decision is unfounded and violating constitutional rights. The Pentagon's blacklist restricts Alibaba's US contracts and lobbying, while China retaliates with export controls on US companies.

• Alibaba files lawsuit against US Defense Department over military-linked designation
• Pentagon added Alibaba to blacklist of 80 companies aiding Chinese military
• Designation restricts Alibaba's US contracts and lobbying activities
• China retaliates with export controls on 10 US defense and rare earths companies