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U. S. says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China’s military
The Pentagon has updated its list of Chinese companies it believes are supporting Beijing’s military ambitions, adding some of China’s biggest technology and industrial firms, including Alibaba, Baidu and electric vehicle giant BYD. The move marks a significant escalation in Washington’s efforts to...
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What happenedThe move could inflame tensions between both countries, coming less than a month after a summit between their leaders.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftPentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
NPR · Center-left · News report
CenterU. S. says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China’s military
The Japan Times · Center · News report
Right / center-rightPentagon Accuses Major Tech Giants of Aiding China’s Military
Pentagon Accuses Major Tech Giants of Aiding China’s Military
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