A newly declassified White House national security memo alleges that Alibaba ($BABA) has provided the Chinese military with technology and data used in operations targeting the United States. The memo cites top-secret intelligence claiming that Alibaba supplied the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with cyber capabilities and access to sensitive user data.
- The memo, dated November 1, was issued shortly after President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
- It alleges Alibaba shared customer data — including IP addresses, WiFi information, and payment records — and provided AI services to the PLA.
- Intelligence also suggests employees transferred knowledge of “zero-day” software vulnerabilities to Chinese military operatives.
- Alibaba denied the claims, calling them “complete nonsense” and an attempt to “manipulate public opinion.”
- U.S. officials declined to comment but said they are “working day and night” to mitigate cyber risks linked to untrusted vendors.
- Lawmakers including Rep. John Moolenaar have called for tighter restrictions and possible delisting of Chinese companies over national security concerns.
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- Alibaba ($BABA) — Facing scrutiny after allegations of aiding China’s military with AI and cloud infrastructure support.
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