Alibaba Sues US Department of Defense Over Chinese Military Label
The lawsuit escalates a long-running dispute over the US blacklist, which can deter investors and block government contracts even without an immediate operational ban.
Key Facts
- Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense in June 2026 after being added to the Chinese military companies list.
- The company had been briefly listed in February 2026 and removed before the permanent listing prompted legal action.
- Alibaba denies any ties to the Chinese military and said it would take all legal measures to challenge the designation.
- WuXi AppTec, added to the same list at the same time as Alibaba, has also sued the US government.
- A Department of Defense spokesperson declined to comment on the pending litigation.
Reporting from 1 source: GIGAZINE.
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant behind AliExpress, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense after being added to a list of companies deemed to support the People's Liberation Army. The company denies the designation and seeks removal, following a similar suit by WuXi AppTec.
Alibaba filed the suit after the Department of Defense added it to the Chinese military companies list in June 2026, along with Baidu and BYD. The company had been briefly listed in February and removed, but the permanent listing prompted legal action. Alibaba has consistently denied any ties to the Chinese military and said it would take all legal measures. WuXi AppTec, added at the same time, has also sued the US government. A Department of Defense spokesperson declined to comment on the pending litigation.
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