USA Adds More Chinese Companies to Military List

Jun 9, 2026, 14:47
ChinaPolitics
A2

USA Adds More Chinese Companies to Military List

美國將更多中國公司列入軍方名單

Introduction

The US Department of Defense has a list of Chinese companies. These companies help the Chinese military. The US added more companies to this list.

美國國防部有一份中國公司名單。這些公司協助中國軍方。美國將更多公司加入了這份名單。

Main Body

The list now has 188 companies. Last year it had 130. Big companies like Alibaba and BYD are now on the list. The US says these companies help the Chinese army.

該名單目前有188家公司，去年則為130家。阿里巴巴和比亞迪等大公司現在也列入名單。美國表示這些公司協助中國軍方。

Now, the US military cannot buy things from these companies. In 2027, other US groups cannot buy from them either. Some US leaders want to stop these companies from selling stocks in the USA.

現在美國軍方不能向這些公司採購。到2027年，其他美國機構也將無法向其採購。部分美國領導人希望阻止這些公司在美國出售股票。

President Trump and President Xi met in Beijing. They talked about trade. But the US still worries about security. China says the US is wrong and unfair.

川普總統與習主席在北京會面，他們討論了貿易問題。但美國仍然擔心安全問題。中國則表示美國的做法是錯誤且不公平的。

Conclusion

The US wants to stop using Chinese technology for its military.

美國希望停止在軍方使用中國技術。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 Time Words: Now vs. Last Year

Look at how the story shows a change over time. This is a key A2 skill.

  • Last year →\rightarrow It had 130. (Past/Finished)
  • Now →\rightarrow The list has 188. (Present/Current)

The Rule: Use Last year for things that are over. Use Now for things happening today.

🚫 The Power of 'Cannot'

In the text, we see: "the US military cannot buy things."

  • Can = I am able to.
  • Cannot (or Can't) = It is impossible / Not allowed.

Example: I can speak English →\rightarrow I cannot speak Chinese.

📦 Useful Group Words

Instead of just saying 'people,' the text uses specific groups:

  • Companies (Businesses)
  • Groups (Organizations)
  • Leaders (People in charge)

Vocabulary Learning

defense (n.)
The act of protecting a country from attack
Example:The Department of Defense keeps the country safe.
military (n.)
The armed forces of a country, such as the army
Example:He joined the military to serve his country.
stocks (n.)
Small parts of a company that people can buy and sell
Example:Many people invest their money in company stocks.
trade (n.)
The activity of buying and selling goods between countries
Example:Trade between the two countries is very important.
security (n.)
The state of being free from danger or threat
Example:The airport has very strict security.
unfair (adj.)
Not based on what is right or equal
Example:It is unfair to punish the whole class for one person's mistake.
B2

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:

  • "Consequently" →\rightarrow (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."

  • "Furthermore" →\rightarrow (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."

  • "Meanwhile" →\rightarrow (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.

Vocabulary Learning

infrastructure (n.)
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example:The government is investing heavily in transport infrastructure to improve the flow of goods.
entity (n.)
A thing with distinct and independent existence, often used to refer to a business or organization.
Example:The company is a separate legal entity from its parent organization.
intentionally (adv.)
On purpose; deliberately.
Example:The author intentionally left the ending of the story ambiguous.
prohibited (adj.)
Forbidden by law, rule, or other authority.
Example:Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the hospital building.
sanctions (n.)
Special measures or penalties imposed by one country on another to force a change in behavior.
Example:The international community imposed economic sanctions to discourage the regime's aggression.
truce (n.)
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain period.
Example:The two warring factions agreed to a temporary truce to allow civilians to evacuate.
asserting (v.)
Stating a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Example:The lawyer continued asserting that her client was innocent despite the evidence.
discriminatory (adj.)
Making an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different groups of people or entities.
Example:The company was sued for its discriminatory hiring practices.
geopolitical (adj.)
Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Example:The region has become a center of geopolitical tension due to its oil reserves.
C2

The United States Department of Defense Expands the 1260H List of Chinese Military-Linked Entities

美國國防部擴大 1260H 中國軍方相關實體名單

Introduction

The Pentagon has updated its registry of Chinese firms deemed to support Beijing's military infrastructure, incorporating several prominent commercial and technology corporations.

五角大廈更新了被視為支持北京軍事基礎設施的中國公司名單，其中納入了數家知名的商業與科技公司。

Main Body

The revised 1260H list, mandated by a 2021 congressional directive, now encompasses 188 entities, representing a quantitative increase from the approximately 130 listed in the preceding year. This expansion is predicated on the U.S. government's assessment of China's 'military-civil fusion' strategy, wherein the distinction between civilian commercial innovation and national defense capabilities is intentionally obscured. Consequently, the Department of Defense has designated non-state actors—including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Unitree—as contributors to the Chinese defense industrial base, citing affiliations with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

根據 2021 年國會指令而修訂的 1260H 名單，目前涵蓋 188 個實體，較前一年約 130 個有所增加。此次擴大是基於美國政府對中國「軍民融合」策略的評估，認為中國刻意模糊了民用商業創新與國家國防能力之間的界線。因此，國防部將包括阿里巴巴、百度、比亞迪與 Unitree 在內的非國家行為者，列為中國國防工業基礎的貢獻者，理由是其與工業和信息化部有關聯。

Institutional implications for designated entities include a prohibition on direct procurement by the Department of Defense commencing this month, with a broader ban on third-party procurement scheduled for 2027. While these designations do not constitute immediate comprehensive sanctions, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has characterized the list as a strategic warning, advocating for the delisting of such firms from U.S. stock exchanges. Furthermore, the inclusion of firms like TP-Link follows separate federal prohibitions on foreign-made routers due to supply chain vulnerabilities.

被列名實體在制度上的影響包括：國防部自本月起禁止直接採購，而更全面的第三方採購禁令將於 2027 年生效。雖然這些列名不構成立即的全面制裁，但眾議院中國共產黨特設委員會將該名單定性為策略性警告，並倡導將此類公司從美國證券交易所除名。此外，TP-Link 等公司被列入，係隨後於聯邦政府因供應鏈漏洞而禁止外國製路由器之決定而來。

This administrative action occurred shortly after a diplomatic summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Although a trade truce was ostensibly maintained, the reinstatement of memory chip manufacturers Yangtze Memory Technologies and ChangXin Memory Technologies—which had been omitted from a briefly published February version of the list—indicates a persistence of security concerns. The Chinese government and the affected corporations have categorically rejected these designations, characterizing them as discriminatory and devoid of factual basis, with several firms indicating the intent to pursue legal remedies.

此次行政行動發生在總統川普與習近平主席於北京舉行外交峰會後不久。儘管表面上維持了貿易停戰，但記憶體晶片製造商長江存儲與長鑫存儲被重新列入（兩者曾被刪除於二月短暫公布的版本中），顯示安全考量依然存在。中國政府及受影響公司斷然拒絕這些列名，指其具有歧視性且缺乏事實根據，部分公司已表示有意尋求法律救濟。

Conclusion

The expanded list reinforces the strategic decoupling of U.S. defense procurement from Chinese commercial technology amid ongoing geopolitical competition.

在持續的地緣政治競爭中，擴大名單強化了美國國防採購與中國商業科技之間的策略性脫鉤。

Vocabulary Learning

The Nuance of 'Precision Displacement' in Formal Registers

To move from B2 to C2, a student must transition from describing a situation to framing it using high-precision verbs and nominalizations. In this text, the author avoids generic verbs (like 'gave', 'said', or 'is based on') in favor of lexical precision that signals administrative and geopolitical authority.

◈ The Anatomy of the "C2 Verb"

Look at the phrase: "This expansion is predicated on..."

At a B2 level, you would write: "This increase is based on..." At a C2 level, "predicated on" does more than indicate a cause; it suggests a logical foundation or a prerequisite condition. It transforms a simple observation into a scholarly assertion.

◈ Semantic Shifts: From Action to Status

Consider the strategic use of "ostensibly" in the phrase "a trade truce was ostensibly maintained."

This single adverb does the heavy lifting of a whole paragraph. It doesn't just mean "seemingly"; it implies a contradiction between appearance and reality. C2 mastery is the ability to inject a critical perspective into a sentence without using an explicit critique (e.g., "however, it was actually a lie").

◈ Nominalization & Density

Note the construction: "...representing a quantitative increase from the approximately 130 listed..."

Instead of saying "there are more companies than last year," the author uses "quantitative increase." This is the hallmark of the "Academic/Diplomatic Register."

The C2 Formula observed here: Adjective (Quantitative) →\rightarrow Abstract Noun (Increase) →\rightarrow Precise Preposition (From)

◈ Key C2 Collocations for Geopolitical Analysis

  • Categorically rejected: (Not just 'denied') →\rightarrow Total, absolute refusal.
  • Strategic decoupling: (Not just 'separating') →\rightarrow A deliberate, planned disconnection of systems.
  • Pursue legal remedies: (Not just 'sue') →\rightarrow The formal process of seeking a judicial solution.

Scholarly Insight: The text treats entities not as "companies" but as "actors" or "entities." This shift in terminology removes the commercial element and highlights the political role, a critical distinction in high-level diplomatic English.

Vocabulary Learning

predicated (v.)
Based on or dependent on a specific set of facts, conditions, or assumptions.
Example:The company's growth strategy is predicated on the assumption that consumer spending will increase next quarter.
obscured (v.)
Made unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive.
Example:The complex legal jargon obscured the true meaning of the contract, leaving the clients confused.
procurement (n.)
The action of obtaining or purchasing goods or services, typically for an organization or government.
Example:The government has implemented stricter guidelines for the procurement of military hardware.
ostensibly (adv.)
Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually; used to describe a stated reason that may hide the real one.
Example:The meeting was ostensibly about budget cuts, but the real agenda was to discuss executive restructuring.
categorically (adv.)
In a way that is unambiguous, absolute, and leaves no room for doubt or exception.
Example:The spokesperson categorically denied that the company had any prior knowledge of the security breach.
decoupling (n.)
The process of separating or disconnecting two things that were previously linked, often used in economics or geopolitics.
Example:The strategic decoupling of the two economies aims to reduce dependence on a single foreign supplier.
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