Tencent Blacklisted by US Amid Rising Tech Tensions
腾讯被美国列入黑名单,科技紧张局势升级
The US has added Tencent, China‘s most valuable tech firm, to a list of Chinese military-linked companies, intensifying fears of a growing tech divide between the two economies. Tencent, known for WeChat and its massive gaming business, denied military ties, calling the inclusion a mistake. The company stated this listing won’t impact its operations but will seek clarification with the US Department of Defense. The decision has unsettled investors, highlighting escalating tensions as the US transitions to a new administration.
美国将中国最有价值的科技公司腾讯列入与中国军方有关的企业名单,加剧了中美两国科技领域分裂的担忧。腾讯以微信和庞大的游戏业务闻名,其否认与军方有关,称此举是“明显的错误”。公司表示,此次列名单不会影响其运营,但将与美国国防部沟通以澄清误解。这一决定动摇了投资者信心,凸显出在美国政府换届之际紧张局势的升级。