US Pentagon blacklist of Chinese tech firms
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US judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Chinese military’ label for WuXi AppTec
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The US Department of Defense expanded its blacklist to 188 companies in June 2026.
In June 2026, the US Pentagon expanded its blacklist to include a total of 188 companies.
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US law was enacted allowing the Department of Defense to designate companies as 'Chinese military companies' and restrict contracts with them.
Under recent US law, the Department of Defense is prohibited from contracting with companies included on the Section 1260H list starting later this month. Additionally, the department will be barred from purchasing products or services from such companies via third parties beginning in 2027.
The implementation of these regulations follows an expansion of the Pentagon's blacklist to 188 companies in June. This legal framework has been central to recent litigation, such as the case involving WuXi AppTec Co., where a judge noted that the company's designation led to customers and suppliers canceling contracts or ending long-standing relationships.