Democrats Benefit From Donations Tied to Chinese Military-Linked Firms

A Fox News Digital review found that senior employees at Alibaba, Baidu and BYD donated roughly $2.6 million to Democratic committees since 2020 after the Pentagon designated these firms as Chinese military companies. Recipients included Biden, Newsom, Pelosi, Harris and the DNC, with the total skewing heavily toward Democrats though some money went to Republicans as well. The piece explains the Pentagon’s 1260H list, which flags Chinese companies tied to military-civil fusion; upcoming laws will tighten procurement rules in 2027. Alibaba and Baidu dispute their designation, while the designation does not automatically bar all U.S. business with these firms.