Alibaba Sues Pentagon to Remove Military Blacklist Designation
Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday seeking removal from a blacklist that identifies the company as a supporter of China's military, arguing the Pentagon lacked substantial evidence.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense on Tuesday to be removed from a blacklist that identifies the e-commerce company as a supporter of the People's Liberation Army [2]. The Hangzhou-based company argued the Pentagon added Alibaba to the list without providing substantial evidence or explanation [2].
The Chinese tech giant said it has no ties to China's military and that the U.S. government violated the law by making the designation [1]. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, challenges the legal basis for the company's inclusion on the Department of Defense list of entities allegedly aiding the Chinese military.
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