Pentagon Adds More Chinese Companies to Military Blacklist
Published Date: 1/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Defense just named a list of Chinese companies linked to the military that are operating in the U.S. This means these companies face extra scrutiny and restrictions, helping protect national security. The list updates every year until 2030, so businesses and investors should watch for changes that might affect deals or contracts.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Specific Companies Designated
The Deputy Secretary of Defense determined that the named entities in the notice qualify as "Chinese military companies" under Section 1260H; the notice explicitly lists many firms, including Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.; Tencent Holdings Limited; Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC); Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.; Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.; and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.
Annual List Publication Through 2030
The Department of Defense will publish an unclassified list of entities that qualify as "Chinese military companies" annually until December 31, 2030, under Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
Reconsideration Process Available
Entities included on the Section 1260H list may request reconsideration by emailing [email protected] and providing the entity's name and mailing address, an authorized representative's contact, a statement of intent to request reconsideration, and a detailed description with supporting evidence; requests may include additional arguments or evidence for removal.
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