DOD unveils latest list of ‘Chinese military companies’

By Theresa Maher, Tony Bertuca / January 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The Defense Department has updated its list of “Chinese military companies” operating directly or indirectly in the United States, adding several large tech firms associated with artificial intelligence, battery manufacturing and gaming, according to a new Federal Register notice. Key companies that have been added to the list include AI firm SenseTime, battery maker CATL, and social media company Tencent, which is known for producing high-tech games and for its ownership of the popular instant messaging app WeChat. The Pentagon,...

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