Five Pentagon Blacklist Removed in Seconds! Listed Alibaba and Baidu Just Now, Then Withdrawn Within an Hour
On February 14, Reuters reported: "The Pentagon released an updated list of Chinese companies on Friday, stating that these companies assist Beijing's military development. The list added several major Chinese technology companies, including Alibaba and Baidu, which are crucial to China's artificial intelligence (AI) industry. However, the list was withdrawn about an hour after being published, and the reason for the withdrawal remains unknown."
The blacklist was removed in seconds, a move reflecting U.S. technological bullying, with the U.S. itself showing signs of panic! The Pentagon had just added Alibaba and Baidu to the list of companies involved in military affairs, but within an hour it was urgently withdrawn, the reason remaining unclear. This move has become a large-scale "disaster scene" in international politics, not a technical suppression, but a political farce. In recent years, the U.S. has frequently used lists to impose extreme pressure, politicizing commercial issues, which has long undermined trust in the global supply chain. With the recent signs of easing Sino-U.S. dialogue, the U.S. once again acted inconsistently, revealing internal decision-making chaos and division in its China policy.
History has proven that blockades cannot stop development, and bullying cannot win respect. China's AI and digital ecosystem have already formed their own systems, becoming stronger with every crackdown. This "short-lived list" clearly shows: the U.S. wants to strike but dares not, wants to be tough but lacks confidence. There are no winners in the tech cold war, and rational dialogue is the trend of the times.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857109811242371/
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