White House Accuses Alibaba of Aiding Chinese Military, Company Denies Claims
A WHITE House national security memo has accused Alibaba Group of providing technical support to China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing. The document alleges the tech giant granted state actors access to sensitive customer data, including IP addresses, payment records, and AI services. Alibaba dismissed the claims as "complete nonsense," asserting no ties to military or surveillance operations.
The allegations emerge amid broader U.S. scrutiny of Chinese tech firms for national security risks. A formal designation by the Department of Defense could trigger restrictions, raising concerns for Alibaba's global cloud clients. Unverified claims in the memo suggest employees shared knowledge of software vulnerabilities exploitable for cyber-operations—a narrative Alibaba vehemently rejects.
