Novogene sues Pentagon over military designation blocking its US work

Business Nov 04, 2026

Novogene, a Chinese genetic sequencing company, is suing the Pentagon after being tagged as a "Chinese military companies," a move that now blocks it from working directly with the US Defense Department.

Novogene isn't alone; big names like Alibaba and Baidu are also on this list.

Lawsuits highlight US China tech friction

This lawsuit is part of a bigger trend: several Chinese firms are fighting the Pentagon's military label.

The whole situation highlights growing friction between US rules and Chinese tech companies trying to do business globally.