United States — United States Department of Defense & National Liberation Army

United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense blacklisted Yangtze Memory Technologies due to alleged ties to the Chinese military, creating the primary obstacle for Apple Inc.'s procurement plans. The department's actions highlight the national security concerns driving U.S. trade restrictions on Chinese technology firms.

National Liberation Army: The National Liberation Army is the alleged recipient of connections from Yangtze Memory Technologies, which led to the latter's blacklisting by the Pentagon. These alleged ties are a central reason for the U.S. government's reluctance to approve Apple Inc.'s request.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense is being sued by Alibaba Group and WuXi AppTec Co. over its designation of these companies as Chinese military companies, which prohibits them from U.S. defense contracts and causes reputational damage.

National Liberation Army: The National Liberation Army is cited by the Pentagon as an entity to which WuXi AppTec is indirectly affiliated, contributing to its designation as a Chinese military company.

National Liberation Army: The National Liberation Army is making progress on capabilities to capture Taiwan, though the United States intelligence report indicates no immediate invasion plan.