Summary: The U.S. Defense Department has added multiple Chinese companies, including Tencent, SenseTime, and CATL, to its list of companies linked to China’s military, prompting protests and legal actions from the affected firms. This designation restricts U.S. defense procurement from these companies starting June 2026, as part of broader efforts to limit technology sharing deemed a national security threat.
Threat Actor: U.S. Defense Department | U.S. Defense Department
Victim: Tencent, SenseTime, CATL | Tencent, SenseTime, CATL
Key Point :
- 134 companies are now listed as Chinese Military Companies (CMC) by the U.S. Defense Department.
- Tencent and CATL assert their inclusion on the list is a mistake and plan to seek legal recourse.
- The Chinese government has condemned the U.S. actions as discriminatory and harmful to China’s development.