What Happened
Chinese E-commerce Giant Secures Preliminary Injunction Against Contractor Rules
Alibaba Group has secured a preliminary injunction from a US federal judge preventing the government from denying Pentagon contracts to companies because they do business with firms that lobby on behalf of the Chinese e-commerce and technology group. The ruling gives Alibaba greater room to continue its Washington lobbying activities while it challenges its designation by the US Department of Defense as a company allegedly aiding China’s military. The case highlights the complexities of US-China trade relations and the challenges faced by Chinese companies operating in the US defense supply chain. The development was first reported by Tekedia.