Tencent has been designated a Chinese military company by the US Department of Defense, which the conglomerate calls a 'misunderstanding'
But several US-based videogame companies, including Microsoft, would be considered US military companies if the same metric was applied to them.
Tencent Branded a Chinese Military Company by US Government
Tencent Holdings Limited, the parent company of Tencent Games, is now considered a Chinese military company by the United States government.
US adds Chinese tech giants to list of companies allegedly working with China’s military
The US Defense Department has added Chinese tech companies Tencent, a social media and gaming giant, and CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, to a list of firms that it alleges work with China’s military.
Tencent added to DoD's list of Chinese military companies, shares take a hit
Tencent appeared on an updated version of the Section 1260H list this week. The DoD's list contains the names of companies that the agency believes are
U.S. Adds Chinese Oil Major and Shipping Line to Military Blacklist
The US added China's state oil company CNOOC and shipping giant Cosco to a military blacklist, potentially impacting their US business operations.
US designates Tencent a Chinese military company, adding tech giant to blacklist
The Defense Department added video game maker Tencent Holdings to its "blacklist" of companies doing business in the U.S. while allegedly aiding the Chinese military.
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
The U.S. Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese companies, including games and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the world's biggest battery maker CATL, to a list of companies it says have ties to China's military.
US blacklists China's largest shipping company over military ties
The United States has blacklisted China's largest shipping company and two shipbuilders, suspecting them of potential ties to the People's Liberation Army of China, according to Bloomberg. The blacklisted company is Cosco Shipping Holdings Co.
U.S. adds Tencent to list of firms allegedly aiding Chinese military
The U.S. Defense Department said on Monday it has added Chinese tech giants including gaming and social media leader Tencent Holdings and battery maker CATL to a list of firms it says work with China's military.
Tencent Shares Decline After US Adds Company to Chinese Military Blacklist
Tencent Holdings Ltd. slid in US trading on Monday after the Defense Department designated the technology firm a Chinese military company operating in the US.
Pentagon blacklists Chinese tech firms over alleged military ties
Battery maker CATL and tech firm Tencent said they are seeking removal from the Pentagon's list of companies it says are linked to China's military.
Pentagon blacklists Tencent, largest Chinese EV battery maker
The Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese firms to a list of companies that are prohibited from working with the ...
U.S. Diplomats Strongly Concerned about China Science in the Arctic
Lawmakers have called for pushback on China's presence in the Arctic, with diplomats say they are sharing more information and intelligence with Allied nations.
PLA Army carries out drills to test operational capacity in high-altitude and cold environment conditions
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Cracks appear in China stocks' fragile bull case
The bull case for China's stocks is on its face compelling: firms in the People's Republic are undervalued and often enjoy ...
China's Xi Promises New Wave of Corruption Crackdown Amid Record Purges
Observers have suggested that Xi has used an anti-corruption crackdown to eliminate rivals and entrench himself at the center ...
China unveils first military 5G to connect 'world's largest' robot army
China is reportedly constructing the world's largest unmanned military force, featuring affordable yet powerful drones, ...
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China deploys navy chopper as PH Coast Guard monitors 'monster' ship
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said China deployed a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) helicopter while Filipino forces ...