Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation
Summary
Alibaba has sued the U.S. Defense Department in federal court, challenging its designation as a company linked to the Chinese military. The lawsuit argues the Pentagon's decision is without factual or legal basis and harms Alibaba’s business and legal rights.Key Facts
- Alibaba was added to a Pentagon list labeling companies with alleged ties to the Chinese military.
- The company says this labeling is unfair, calling it "arbitrary and capricious."
- Alibaba is suing to be taken off the list, stating it is not involved with the Chinese military.
- Being on the list means the Pentagon cannot make new contracts with Alibaba or its subsidiaries starting June 30.
- The designation also limits Alibaba's ability to hire U.S. lobbying firms, potentially violating free speech rights.
- Alibaba said its shareholders include major U.S. financial firms like J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, and BlackRock.
- Other companies on the Pentagon’s list include Baidu and BYD.
- China responded by placing export controls on ten U.S. companies, escalating trade tensions.
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