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Sign InAmid ongoing geopolitical friction between Washington and Beijing, Alibaba has secured a temporary reprieve regarding a lobbying ban linked to its designation as a Chinese military company by the U.S. Department of Defense. The company was added to the Pentagon's 1260H roster on June 8, a move that typically triggers immediate restrictions on advocacy and lobbying activities within the United States. This reprieve allows the e-commerce giant to maintain its presence in Washington's policy circles despite the regulatory headwinds.
This development highlights the broader challenges faced by Chinese tech peers such as Tencent and Baidu as they navigate U.S. national security lists. Per market data, Alibaba's New York-listed shares (BABA) closed at $96.14 on July 2, 2026, while its Hong Kong shares (9988.HK) stood at HK$94.1 as of the July 3, 2026 close. Analysts suggest that the ability to continue lobbying is a minor but significant tactical win for the company as it seeks to mitigate the impact of its military-list designation.
Traders should monitor for further legal developments that could solidify or reverse this reprieve, keeping an eye on BABA price levels which saw a day low of $95.19 on July 2, 2026. While no immediate U.S. regulatory catalysts are on the upcoming calendar, the recently released China Manufacturing PMI of 50.3 on June 30, 2026, provides a backdrop of stabilizing industrial activity that may influence broader sentiment toward Chinese mega-cap stocks.