US adds Tencent, CATL to list of Chinese firms allegedly aiding Beijing's military
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FILE - Tencent sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023.
The U.S. Defense Department said on Monday it has added Chinese tech giants including gaming and social media leader Tencent Holdings and battery maker CATL to a list of firms it says work with China's military.
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FILE - Tencent sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023.
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