China Warns US Over Pentagon Blacklist Expansion

China issued a timely rebuke to Washington on Saturday after the Pentagon included more names in its list of Chinese companies it says support Beijing’s Army, warning it would “response forcefully” if its firms aren’t treated fairly.

The latest list published by the defense department on Monday included some of the most prominent corporate names from China. This included the e-commerce site Alibaba, the search engine company Baidu, and electric car manufacturers BYD and NIO. The Pentagon also included Trina Solar and JA Solar Technology among its ranks.

Beijing’s commerce ministry called the move “strongly dissatisfied” and said it “firmly opposes” the listings. In a statement, the ministry urged the US to reverse course, calling on Washington to “immediately withdraw relevant measures” and return to a more stable diplomatic footing.