Tencent, which owns the messaging app WeChat, stated its inclusion on the list was 'clearly a mistake.' A spokesperson asserted, 'We are not a military company or supplier.'
CATL also described its designation as a mistake and emphasized, 'We are not engaged in any military related activities.' This statement reflects the firm's commitment to maintaining a civilian focus.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, criticized the US's actions as 'unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies,' claiming it undermines foreign confidence in US markets.
The DOD's annual list of Chinese military companies, now featuring 134 firms, highlights Washington's strategy in counteracting China's increasing military capabilities through collaboration with tech sectors.
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