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Alibaba and Baidu Stocks Drop Amid Pentagon Listing Confusion

Alibaba and Baidu Stocks Drop Amid Pentagon Listing Confusion

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2026-02-16 10:04:02
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Alibaba shares tumbled 5% while Baidu fell 2% following reports of their inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist targeting companies allegedly supporting China's military. The selloff deepened after the U.S. Department of Defense briefly published—then abruptly withdrew—an updated 1260H list featuring these tech giants alongside Tencent, BYD, and semiconductor firms.

Both companies vehemently denied the allegations, calling them 'baseless.' While the listing carries limited immediate legal weight, it signals growing scrutiny of Chinese tech firms and may hinder their ability to secure U.S. military contracts. Market reactions were swift, with Alibaba sliding an additional 3% in Hong Kong trading after the document's fleeting appearance.

The 1260H list has expanded to over 130 entities since its 2021 inception, reflecting escalating tech tensions between Washington and Beijing. Investors remain wary of collateral damage as geopolitical risks reshape the investment landscape for China's corporate champions.

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