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US Accuses Tencent, CATL of Military Ties, Sending Stocks Into Decline


Photo archive by Wikimedia Commons
Photo archive by Wikimedia Commons

Summary


  • US added Tencent and CATL to a list of Chinese military entities, resulting in significant stock market losses for both companies.

  • Tencent’s stock dropped by 7.3%, and CATL’s fell 2.8%, erasing a combined $38 billion in market capitalization.

  • The move comes as Donald Trump’s second term approaches, with fears of further trade restrictions and tariffs.


 

Tencent and CATL, two of China’s largest tech companies, suffered significant stock declines following the US Department of Defense’s decision to add them to its list of Chinese military entities. This move has ignited further tensions ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, raising concerns about increased trade restrictions and tariffs targeting Chinese firms.

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