By Michael ​Martina and Alexandra AlperWASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. withdrew an updated list of Chinese firms allegedly aiding Beijing's military shortly after it was posted ⁠earlier ​on Friday with the addition of ​some ‌of China's biggest companies, including Alibaba and Baidu. "An agency letter requesting withdrawal of this document was received after placement on public inspection," the ​Federal Register posted in an editorial note, without ‌providing a reason. Though the list does not formally impose sanctions on Chinese firms, under a new law the department will be prevented in coming years from contracting and procuring from ⁠companies on the list. Updating the list could antagonize Beijing following a trade truce reached by China's Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump ​in October. The list already includes major Chinese firms such as Tencent Holdings, one of China's largest tech companies, and CATL, a major battery maker in the electric vehicle industry.

Source: Daily Sun February 13, 2026 23:51 UTC