US Department of Defense updates list of Chinese military companies

Source:PV Magazine

02 — Who / Subject

US Department of Defense

03 — Where / Locus

USA / China

04 — When / Temporality

June 10, 2026

Verified: June 10, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"The US Department of Defense updated its list of designated 'Chinese military companies' on June 9. Companies including CATL, Huawei, BYD, and Trina Solar are now included. US law prohibits the Defense Department from doing business with these entities starting in 2027."

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