Alibaba sues Pentagon over inclusion on Chinese military blacklist

Alibaba Group filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense on January 24, 2021, challenging its inclusion on a list of Chinese military companies. The e-commerce giant contends that the Pentagon's decision was arbitrary, capricious, and lacked sufficient evidence. Alibaba argues that it is a private, commercial entity and does not operate under the control of the Chinese military. The company's lawsuit seeks to have its name removed from the list, which imposes restrictions on U.S. investors. This legal action follows similar challenges from other Chinese technology firms previously placed on the defense department's roster.