1260H list
Coverage of 1260H list in the Nexus archive.
- Alibaba gets reprieve on lobbying ban tied to DoD blacklist
A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to temporarily exempt Alibaba from a lobbying restriction tied to its inclusion on a Defense Department blacklist of Chinese military companies, allowing the firm to retain lobbyists while the court assesses the law's constitutionality. The Pentagon added Alibaba to the 1260H list in June, prompting lobbying firms to sever ties with the company under the new law.
- Apple seeks U.S. approval to buy chips from blacklisted CXMT: FT
Apple Inc. is seeking U.S. approval to purchase memory chips from blacklisted Chinese company ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc. (CXMT) to manage costs amid a chip shortage. The Pentagon recently reinstated CXMT on its 1260H list, raising concerns about potential trade restrictions.
- China imposes trade curbs on dozens of U.S. firms in retaliation for Pentagon blacklist
China has imposed trade restrictions on multiple U.S. firms in response to the Pentagon's updated 1260H list, which added Chinese technology companies accused of supporting Beijing's military.
- Dems raked in millions from employees at firms newly identified as 'Chinese military companies'
Democrats have received $2.6 million in campaign contributions from senior employees at Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, firms designated by the Pentagon as 'Chinese military companies.' Recipients include political figures like Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi, and Joe Biden, as well as the Democratic National Committee.
- Dems raked in millions from employees at firms newly identified as 'Chinese military companies'
Democrats, including high-profile political figures, received approximately $2.6 million in campaign contributions from employees at Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, firms recently labeled 'Chinese military companies' by the Pentagon. Contributions from these employees, including executives and lobbyists, primarily benefited Democratic committees and individuals between 2020 and 2024.
- Pentagon blacklists China tech giants as US competition expands
The Pentagon added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, WuXi AppTec, Unitree, and Nio to a blacklist of Chinese companies with military ties. Some Chinese companies no longer operating in the U.S. were removed in an annual update.
- Pentagon blacklists China tech giants as US competition expands
The Pentagon added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, WuXi AppTec, Unitree, and Nio to a blacklist of Chinese companies with military ties, expanding US-China competition. Some Chinese companies no longer operating in the US were removed from the 1260H list. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post.
- Pentagon accuses Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, three of China’s biggest companies, of supporting the Chinese military
The Pentagon accused Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD of supporting the Chinese military, updating its 1260H list of companies aiding the People’s Liberation Army. The move, which includes Tencent and two Chinese memory chipmakers, triggered stock declines and could precede trade restrictions, though the companies have denied supporting the military.
- Pentagon blacklists some of China's biggest tech firms
The Pentagon added several major Chinese technology firms, including Alibaba and Baidu, to a blacklist accusing them of supporting Beijing's military. The 1260H list complicates these companies' ability to work with the US government and carries reputational risks, though it does not automatically impose sanctions. The move reflects internal disagreements within the Trump administration over its China policy, as a prior version of the list was briefly unpublished.