- The Defense Department has prohibited numerous Chinese firms from collaborating with the Pentagon due to alleged military ties.
- Among those blacklisted are Tencent and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest EV battery manufacturer.
- Both companies have denied any connections to the Chinese military, claiming the designation is a mistake.
- Inclusion on the blacklist allows them to continue business with other entities outside of the Department of Defense.
- The U.S. and China have ramped up tensions regarding technology access and sanctions in recent months.
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