Alibaba Added to US Defense Blacklist
The U.S. Department of Defense has placed Alibaba Group on its list of Chinese military companies, triggering procurement restrictions that begin June 30 and extending supply-chain limits through 2027. This designation, which also includes BYD and Baidu,…
US Blacklists China Giants
Introduction to a New Era of Tensions The United States has taken a significant step in its ongoing efforts to address the complex and evolving landscape of technological competition with China. By designating Chinese corporate giants such as Alibaba,…
Alibaba’s Qwen AI Hits Roads
Alibaba’s Qwen AI Accelerates into Vehicles Amid Data Privacy Reckoning As Chinese electric vehicle sales cool after years of explosive growth, Alibaba’s Qwen AI model emerged as a pivotal differentiator at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The…
Alibaba Listed as “Chinese Military Company
Pentagon’s Sudden Listing Shakes Alibaba’s Global Standing In a dramatic episode of US-China tech tensions, the US Department of Defense briefly added Alibaba Group Holding and electric vehicle giant BYD—along with dozens of other firms—to…