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Jun 9, 2026 · Industry Insights

US DoD Expands 1260H Blacklist to 188 Chinese Firms Across AI, EV, and Defense Sectors

On June 8, the U.S. Department of Defense updated the 1260H list, adding 80 parent companies and 188 Chinese entities—including major AI, electric‑vehicle, battery, biotech, photovoltaic and semiconductor firms—while clarifying that the list does not trigger immediate sanctions but imposes significant cooperation restrictions and may affect financing and government contracts.