Tensions between the United States and China have escalated after Washington added two major Chinese companies to its list of entities connected to the Chinese military. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) named tech giant Tencent,

The United States has added Tencent, a leading Chinese technology conglomerate, to its list of firms accused of having ties to China’s military. This move has prompted South Korean game developers, many of whom have received investments from Tencent to access the Chinese market,

China has accused the US of "unjustified suppression" after Washington added two major companies to a list of organizations affiliated with Beijing's military.

While the list does not have direct legal implications, it can impact the reputations of the companies involved.