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Alibaba Fights Back: Sues US Defense Dept. Over Blacklist
23 Jun
Summary
- Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense.
- The company seeks removal from a blacklist identifying it as a Chinese military supporter.
- Alibaba argues the designation is arbitrary and lacks justification.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has initiated legal action against the United States Department of Defense. The e-commerce giant is appealing to the US justice system to have itself removed from a blacklist that identifies it as a supporter of the Chinese military.
The Hangzhou-based company asserts that the designation is both arbitrary and unjustified. Alibaba's lawsuit aims to challenge this classification and clear its name from any association with the Chinese military.
This move by Alibaba highlights ongoing tensions and scrutiny faced by major Chinese tech firms operating on the global stage.