DOW Releases List of Chinese Military Companies in Accordance With Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 > U.S. Department of War > Release | U.S. Department of War
Summary: The U.S. Department of War has identified 188 entities as 'Chinese military companies' operating in the United States, as required by Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
This document provides an official list of 188 entities designated as 'Chinese military companies' by the U.S. Department of War. These entities are identified as operating directly or indirectly within the United States and are engaged in commercial services, manufacturing, production, or exporting. The designations are made under Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The list includes major corporations such as Alibaba, Baidu, BGI Group, and various subsidiaries of AVIC, CETC, and other state-owned or affiliated enterprises, detailing their specific affiliations with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Document outline
1. Introduction to Section 1260H Designation 2. Criteria for Chinese Military Company Identification 3. List of Identified Entities (Alphabetical) 4. Specific Affiliations and Justifications for Designation (e.g., MIIT, SASAC, PLA, Military-Civil Fusion) 5. Regulatory Context and Statutory Authority