U.S. Department of Defense Expands List of Chinese Companies Linked to Military
美國國防部擴大與軍方相關的中國公司名單
Introduction
The Pentagon has updated its list of Chinese companies that it believes support Beijing's military infrastructure, adding several well-known commercial and technology firms.
五角大廈更新了其認為支持北京軍事基礎設施的中國公司名單，增加了數家知名的商業與科技公司。
Main Body
The updated 1260H list, required by a 2021 government order, now includes 188 entities, which is an increase from the 130 companies listed last year. This expansion is based on the U.S. government's view of China's 'military-civil fusion' strategy. Under this strategy, the line between civilian business innovation and national defense is intentionally blurred. Consequently, the Department of Defense has identified companies such as Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Unitree as contributors to China's defense industry due to their links with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
根據 2021 年政府命令而更新的 1260H 名單，目前包含 188 個實體，較去年的 130 家公司有所增加。此次擴大是基於美國政府對中國「軍民融合」策略的看法。在此策略下，民用商業創新與國家防衛之間的界線被刻意模糊化。因此，國防部將阿里巴巴、百度、比亞迪與宇樹科技等公司認定為中國國防工業的貢獻者，因其與工業和信息化部存在聯繫。
As a result of these designations, the Department of Defense is prohibited from buying products directly from these companies starting this month, and a wider ban on third-party purchases will begin in 2027. Although these measures are not full sanctions, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party emphasized that the list serves as a strategic warning. Furthermore, the committee suggested that these firms should be removed from U.S. stock exchanges. The inclusion of companies like TP-Link follows previous U.S. bans on foreign routers caused by security risks in the supply chain.
由於這些認定，國防部自本月起被禁止直接向這些公司購買產品，而針對第三方採購的更廣泛禁令將於 2027 年開始。儘管這些措施並非全面制裁，但眾議院中國共產黨特別委員會強調，該名單具有戰略警告作用。此外，委員會建議將這些公司從美國股票交易所剔除。TP-Link 等公司被列入，是繼先前美國因供應鏈安全風險禁止外國路由器之後的舉措。
This action happened shortly after a meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in Beijing. While the two leaders appeared to maintain a trade truce, the U.S. added memory chip makers Yangtze Memory Technologies and ChangXin Memory Technologies back to the list, showing that security concerns remain. Meanwhile, the Chinese government and the affected companies have strongly rejected these claims, asserting that the designations are discriminatory and lack factual evidence.
此次行動發生在總統川普與習近平主席在北京會面後不久。雖然兩位領導人看似維持貿易停戰，但美國將記憶體晶片製造商長江存儲與長鑫存儲重新列入名單，顯示安全疑慮依然存在。與此同時，中國政府及受影響公司強烈否認這些指控，聲稱這些認定具有歧視性且缺乏事實依據。
Conclusion
The expanded list highlights the ongoing effort to separate U.S. defense spending from Chinese technology during a period of intense geopolitical competition.
擴大名單凸顯了在激烈的地緣政治競爭時期，美國正持續努力將國防支出與中國技術分開。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Logical Glue' Upgrade
At the A2 level, you likely use simple words like and, but, and so. To move toward B2, you need Connectors—words that act as 'logical glue' to make your writing sound professional and sophisticated.
Look at these specific transitions from the text:
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"Consequently" (A2 version: So)
- Usage: Used when one action leads directly to a result.
- Example: "The line is blurred. Consequently, the Department of Defense identified these companies."
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"Furthermore" (A2 version: And / Also)
- Usage: Used to add a new, important piece of information to a point you already made.
- Example: "The list serves as a warning. Furthermore, firms should be removed from stock exchanges."
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"Meanwhile" (A2 version: At the same time)
- Usage: Used to switch the focus to a different person or group doing something else simultaneously.
- Example: "The U.S. added companies back to the list. Meanwhile, the Chinese government rejected these claims."
💡 Pro-Tip for the Bridge to B2
Stop starting every sentence with a subject (e.g., The US did this. The US did that.). Instead, start with a connector to create a flow.
Comparison:
- A2 Style: The U.S. banned the products. They also warned the companies.
- B2 Style: The U.S. banned the products; furthermore, they issued a strategic warning.
🛠️ Vocabulary Expansion: The 'Formal' Shift
Notice how the text avoids simple verbs. Instead of saying "The list got bigger", it uses "This expansion is based on...". Instead of "They said no", it uses "strongly rejected these claims". Replacing common verbs with precise, formal alternatives is the fastest way to sound B2.