In a shocking move, the Pentagon has added two prominent Chinese tech companies to its list of entities that aid the Chinese military. Alibaba, one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms, and BYD, a leading electric car manufacturer, have been labeled as entities of concern by the US Department of Defense. The designation, which is part of the Pentagon's annual report on the military and security developments involving China, suggests that these companies may be providing critical support to China's military modernization efforts. The move is likely to escalate tensions between the US and China, and could have significant implications for the global tech industry.


Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military  Gwinnett Daily Post