United States adds China's SMIC and CNOOC to Defense blacklist

United States adds China's SMIC and CNOOC to Defense blacklist

4 years ago
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-military-companies/united-states-adds-chinas-smic-and-cnooc-to-defense-blacklist-idUSKBN28D3CR

The Trump administration on Thursday added China's top chipmaker, SMIC, and oil giant CNOOC to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, a move likely to escalate tensions with Beijing before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.