Key Facts

—The suit. Alibaba sued the US Defense Department on June 23 to get off a Chinese-military blacklist.

—The list. Section 1260H names firms the Pentagon links to China’s military; it now runs to 188 names.

—The deadline. From June 30, the Pentagon cannot buy goods or services from listed firms.

—The claim. Alibaba calls its inclusion a mistake with no basis in fact or law.