The U.S. Defense Department said on Monday it has added Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings and battery maker CATL to a list of companies it says work with China's military, in a move set to escalate U.

The Department of Defense accused Tencent and EV battery giant CATL of having ties to China's military. Tencent calls the decision "clearly a mistake."

The United States has added Tencent, a leading Chinese technology conglomerate, to its list of firms accused of having ties to China’s military. This move has prompted South Korean game developers, many of whom have received investments from Tencent to access the Chinese market,

Tencent has announced its gaming restrictions for minors in China during the 2025 winter break, allowing only 15 hours of gameplay over 32 days. In

Tencent executed its largest share buyback since 2006, acquiring HK$1.5 billion worth of shares to counter the fallout from a US blacklist.

While the Chinese internet giant Tencent is best known for its super app WeChat, it’s also a major investor in U.S. tech companies and startups. Some of

The U.S. Defense Department has added major Chinese technology companies including gaming and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the world’s biggest battery maker CATL to its list of companies it says have ties to China’s military.

The US Department of Defense's decision to add Tencent to its Entity List may significantly impact its flagship messaging app, WeChat, especially the international version. This escalation also adds fresh uncertainty to Tencent's relationship with Apple,

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Citigroup has described the slide in Tencent's stock price as an enhanced buying opportunity. The tech company remains dominant in China, though its growth has slowed from the pre-pandemic era. Given the ongoing economic malaise in China, continued caution regarding Tencent's stock seems warranted.

The move comes amid ongoing disputes between Chinese video game companies and smartphone brands over app-store commission rates.