US withdraws tech blacklist an hour after adding two of biggest Chinese companies

The US Pentagon abruptly withdrew a newly updated list of Chinese companies allegedly aiding Beijing's military, just an hour after its release. The list, which included tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, was removed following an urgent agency request, with no official reason provided. This action comes as the Pentagon faces new restrictions on contracting with listed firms.

US withdraws tech blacklist an hour after adding two of biggest Chinese companies
The US Pentagon abruptly withdrew a newly updated list of Chinese companies allegedly aiding Beijing's military, just an hour after its release. The list, which included tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, was removed following an urgent agency request, with no official reason provided. This action comes as the Pentagon faces new restrictions on contracting with listed firms.