US adds Sinochem and 10 others to list of Chinese military-backed firms

The administration of US President Donald Trump has determined that another 11 Chinese firms, including construction giant China Communications Construction Company, are owned or controlled by the Chinese military, laying the groundwork for new sanctions.The new list comes after the Pentagon earlier this year designated 20 top Chinese firms as Chinese military companies operating directly or indirectly in the United States, including those “owned or controlled” by the People’s Liberation Army…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3099380/us-adds-sinochem-and-10-others-list-chinese-military-backed