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Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Chinese companies

The Pentagon is seen on May 19, 2026, in Washington
The Pentagon is seen on May 19, 2026, in Washington. © Alex Brandon, AP Photo

China said Tuesday that it “firmly opposed” the US decision to blacklist major Chinese companies including Alibaba and Baidu, after Washington accused them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warned against what it called the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese firms and called on Washington to correct its decision.

Beijing said on Tuesday it "firmly opposed" the US blacklisting of Chinese companies, after Washington added tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to a list of firms it says are aiding the Chinese military.

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