US to Add Alibaba and Others to List of Firms Aiding China's Military

The Pentagon's 1260H list will prevent US government from contracting with these companies.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Trump administration is expected to add companies, including Alibaba, to a list of firms allegedly aiding China's military as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Pentagon's 1260H list has not formally imposed sanctions on Chinese firms, but under a new law, the department will be prevented in coming years from contracting and procuring from companies on the list.

Why it matters

Being added to the 1260H list sends a message to suppliers to the Pentagon and other U.S. government agencies about the U.S. military's opinion of the firms, some of which have sued the U.S. over their inclusion. Updating the list could also further antagonize Beijing following a recent trade truce.

The details

The list already includes major Chinese firms such as Tencent Holdings and CATL, a major battery maker in the electric vehicle industry. U.S. lawmakers also urged the Pentagon to add a slew of Chinese technology firms including AI firm DeepSeek, smartphone maker Xiaomi, and electronic display maker BOE Technology to the list in December.

  • The Trump administration is expected to add the companies to the list as soon as Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Alibaba

A major Chinese e-commerce and technology company that is expected to be added to the Pentagon's 1260H list.

Tencent Holdings

One of China's largest tech companies that is already included on the 1260H list.

CATL

A major battery maker in the electric vehicle industry that is already included on the 1260H list.

DeepSeek

A Chinese AI firm that U.S. lawmakers urged the Pentagon to add to the 1260H list.

Xiaomi

A Chinese smartphone maker that U.S. lawmakers urged the Pentagon to add to the 1260H list.

BOE Technology

A Chinese electronic display maker that U.S. lawmakers urged the Pentagon to add to the 1260H list.

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What’s next

The Pentagon is expected to formally add the companies to the 1260H list as soon as Friday, February 13, 2026.

The takeaway

This move by the Trump administration further escalates tensions with China and could lead to more legal challenges from the affected companies. It highlights the ongoing geopolitical and economic rivalry between the U.S. and China, with technology and military capabilities at the center of the dispute.