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China Accuses US of Power Abuse as Blacklist Expands to 188 Chinese Firms

The US Defence Department expanded its Section 1260H list to 188 entities, including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, accusing them of aiding the Chinese military. China warned of a resolute response, calling the move an abuse of power under the guise of national security. The new restrictions, effective 2027, will prohibit US contracting with blacklisted firms, impacting AI and green energy sectors.

The US Defence Department released an updated Section 1260H list on June 13, 2026, expanding it to 188 entities, up from 134 the previous year. The list includes major Chinese tech and auto firms such as Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, which the Pentagon claims are linked to the Chinese military. The new restrictions, effective 2027, will prohibit US government contracting with these entities, affecting sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to green energy. China responded with a strong protest, accusing the US of using national security as a pretext to stifle Chinese firms' growth. Beijing warned of a resolute response, indicating it may take retaliatory measures if its companies face unfair treatment globally. The US move has intensified diplomatic tensions, with both sides framing the issue as a matter of national security and economic competition. The two sources agree on the expansion of the blacklist and the US rationale, but differ slightly in emphasis. The South China Morning Post focuses on China's warning of a resolute response, while The Times of India highlights the specific firms targeted and the impact on global sectors.

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IndependentSouth China Morning PostJun 13, 05:00 PM
China accuses US of power abuse with expanded blacklist of Chinese firms

Beijing has warned of a resolute response to the Pentagon’s newly expanded blacklist of Chinese companies, accusing Washington of using national security as a pretext to curb the development of Chinese firms. The warning came after the US Defence Department released its updated Section 1260H list on Monday as required by American law, expanding the roster to 188 entities, up from 134 last year. The list names what the department says are “Chinese military companies” operating, directly or...

IndependentTimes of IndiaJun 13, 03:31 PM
As US expands ‘ban list’ for Chinese firms, Beijing warns against retaliation

China has strongly protested the US decision to blacklist prominent tech and auto firms, including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, accusing them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warns of resolute retaliation if its companies face unfair global treatment. The US Pentagon's move, effective 2027, prohibits contracting with these entities, impacting a wide range of sectors from AI to green energy.