The U.S. Department of Defense is considering adding several Chinese companies to its list of companies with military-related interests.

The U.S. Department of Defense is considering adding eight Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, to its "List of Chinese Companies with Military Connections." These companies are believed to have ties to the Chinese military, but have not yet been formally included on the list. The list aims to highlight the risks of collaborating with these companies by U.S. entities and businesses.