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Tencent denies military ties after inclusion in US 1260H list, calls it 'a mistake'

( January 7, 2025, 06:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Chinese tech giant Tencent said its inclusion on the US list of Chinese military companies is "clearly a mistake," according to a statement from a Tencent spokesperson. The designation, published in the US Federal Register yesterday as part of the Defense Department's annual Section 1260H update, also named Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology. Tencent denied being a military company or supplier and said that the listing does not impact its business. The company also mentioned that it will work with the US Department of Defense to address "any misunderstanding."The statement follows:...

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