US blacklists Xiaomi, major Chinese firms over military links


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Could this be your Lucky Day? Saudi residents welcome decision to waive COVID-19 tests at Bahrain border © Provided by Khaleej Times US blacklists Xiaomi, major Chinese firms over military links The US government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. and China's third-largest national oil company for alleged military links, heaping pressure on Beijing in President Donald Trump's last week in office. The Department of Defence added nine companies to its list of Chinese companies with military links, including Xiaomi and state-owned plane manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (Comac). US investors will have to divest their stakes in...