US adds Chinese solar, battery firms to list of military-linked companies - Reuters

The US Pentagon has expanded its list of military-linked Chinese companies, adding tech giant Alibaba along with several solar and battery firms. This regulatory action effectively prohibits these specific Chinese businesses from securing US defense contracts. The move targets firms identified as having ties to the Chinese military, ensuring that these entities are restricted from participating in American defense procurement processes as part of broader national security measures implemented by the United States government.