Pentagon designates Alibaba, Baidu as China military-linked firms, reversing earlier pullback
The U.S. is tightening restrictions on major Chinese tech companies, signaling a harder line on economic ties despite diplomatic engagement—a move that will affect investment restrictions and tech supply-chain decisions.
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