The Trump administration released the updated version of the list four months ago and then quickly pulled it without explaining why

Trump administration has designated top China firms as ‘Chinese military companies’ operating in the United States.

Trump administration has designated top China firms as ‘Chinese military companies’ operating in the United States.

Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD were on the list of companies believed to be aiding the Chinese military and operating in the U.S.

US-China relations: Pentagon's update on Monday comes months after it briefly released -- then withdrew -- an earlier version of the list without explanation.