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Pentagon Lists Tencent and CATL Among Chinese Firms Threatening US National Security

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Pentagon Lists Tencent and CATL Among Chinese Firms Threatening US National Security

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  • The **Pentagon has added Tencent and CATL** to its list of Chinese companies perceived as threats to **US national security**.
  • This brings the total to **134 military companies**, including **five new additions** named in a Federal Register publication.
  • The listing is part of efforts to counter Beijing's **military-civil fusion strategy**, mandated by the **Defence Authorisation Act** since 1999.
  • **Tencent's spokesperson** called the designation a "mistake," reiterating that they are not a military supplier.
  • This development comes amid further **tensions between the US and China**, including potential investment bans and increased scrutiny over tech imports.

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