Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Unitree to List Allegedly Supporting China's Military

Friends, a quick tech update: the Pentagon has expanded the Section 1260H list to include Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Unitree.

Briefly:
- The Pentagon alleges these firms support the Chinese military; the list now totals 188 companies.
- This may complicate US firms’ collaborations and heighten US–China tensions.
- Most major AI players were already listed; this update adds EV and lidar manufacturers.

Why it matters: companies and partners should reassess supplier risk when engaging with Chinese vendors.

What practical steps should businesses consider?

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