China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms

China imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S. military-related companies in response to U.S. sanctions against Chinese tech firms, blocking dual-use goods. The U.S. Defense Department had added companies like Alibaba and Baidu to a list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties, prompting China to retaliate with bans on American defense contractors and suppliers.