The US Department of Defense has announced plans to blacklist China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer and its largest tech firm, effective June 2026. This move aims to restrict these companies from securing Defense Department contracts and sends a strong warning to American firms about the potential risks associated with doing business with Chinese entities linked to the Chinese military.
The blacklisting of BYD, China’s leading EV battery manufacturer, and Tencent Holdings, China’s largest tech firm, is part of an effort to reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers and mitigate national security risks. The move is also seen as a response to growing concerns about human rights abuses in China and the country’s increasing influence in the global technology industry.
As the US continues to strengthen its defense capabilities, the blacklisting of these two major Chinese companies serves as a powerful signal that American firms may face similar consequences for working with them.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/06/pentagon-blacklist-china-technology-ev