US Department of Defense included Chinese companies in a list of companies linked to the military sector on June 8
China stated this Saturday (June 13, 2026) that it was “strongly dissatisfied” with the United States’ decision to include Chinese companies in the list of companies that Washington classifies as linked to the Asian country’s military sector.
The measure was taken by the US Department of Defense on June 8. THE known as Chinese Military Companies, brings together companies that, according to the US government, are related to China’s defense industrial base or the country’s civil-military fusion strategy.
“The US disregarded the consensus reached at the Beijing meeting between the two heads of state, and the general situation of Sino-American economic and trade relations”, declared the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
Inclusion on the list does not, in itself, equate to the application of broad economic sanctions. In practice, however, the measure restricts contracts with the US Department of Defense and, according to Reuterswill also limit purchases of products and services from these companies through third parties from 2027 onwards. The designation may still affect the companies’ reputation and their relationship with commercial partners and investors.
The Chinese reaction occurs because the list increases US pressure on large technology, electric vehicle, semiconductor, artificial intelligence and biotechnology companies in China. Beijing accuses Washington of using the national security argument to limit the international operations of Chinese companies.
Among the companies affected are carmaker BYD, e-commerce group Alibaba and technology company Baidu. Companies such as NIO, BOE Technology, Unitree Robotics, WuXi AppTec, ChangXin Memory Technologies and Yangtze Memory Technologies also appear on the list.
In the note, China’s Ministry of Commerce asked the US to revoke the measure and give “fair, equitable and non-discriminatory treatment” to Chinese companies. The organization also stated that, if Washington maintains the decision, Beijing will adopt retaliations “resolutely and energetically.”
