June 24, 2026

Alibaba Sues Pentagon to Remove 'Chinese Military Company' Designation

Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense, demanding removal from the list of Chinese military companies.
The lawsuit argues the designation has no basis in fact or law and harms Alibaba's ability to attract U.S. partners and contracts.
The Pentagon's list includes 188 entities and restricts new contracts with designated companies, impacting multiple firms.