In a surprising twist, two of China's tech giants, Tencent and CATL, are firing back after being placed on the U.S. Department of Defense's list of Chinese military-industrial companies. 🎯
Tencent, the company behind popular apps and games loved worldwide, dropped a statement on Tuesday saying, \"Our inclusion on this list is clearly a mistake. Tencent is neither a military enterprise nor a military supplier. Unlike export controls or other restrictions, this designation has no impact on our business operations. Nonetheless, we will engage with relevant U.S. authorities to resolve this misunderstanding.\" 💬
CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited), a leader in battery manufacturing, echoed similar vibes: \"This is an error. The company has no involvement in any military-related activities.\" 🚗🔋
The tension doesn't stop there! The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stepped in, emphasizing China's strong opposition to what it calls the U.S.'s unwarranted suppression of Chinese enterprises. They stressed that such actions mess with the normal economic and trade groove between the two nations. 🌐🤝
Looks like this tech drama is heating up! Stay tuned as we keep you in the loop on how this international misunderstanding unfolds. 🔥🌏
(Cover image: Tencent's office in Silicon Valley, California, U.S. 📸)
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
