BYD threatens legal action after the Pentagon added the world's largest EV maker to its Chinese military companies list, blocking US contracts.

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies.

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies. The move prevents them from securing U.S. defense contracts.

US expands blacklist of Chinese firms over alleged military ties

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu,

BYD's Stella Li says China will push to 80% EV penetration, as gas car sales plunge 39% and the Pentagon adds the automaker to its 1260H military list.

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, one of the fastest-growing players in Africas emerging EV market, has been added to a U

The list reflects a growing wariness in the U.S. of Beijing’s strategy of tapping the strength of non-state businesses for military purposes.

Beijing calls Pentagon's expanded blacklist 'discriminatory' as named firms threaten legal action

The designation comes as the automaker looks to capitalize on positive consumer sentiment and break into the North American market.

In addition to NIO's response, BYD issued a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (01211) yesterday

BYD threatens legal action after the Pentagon added the world's largest EV maker to its Chinese military companies list, blocking US contracts.

Washington has picked a fight against BYD just as the Chinese automaker vows to become the largest car company in the next five years.