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A newly reported White House memo is sparking debate and raising questions about the role of Chinese tech giant Alibaba in national security. But, how much of it can we actually verify? The internal document, obtained by media outlets, claims Alibaba provided services to the Peopleâs Liberation Army (PLA) that could have targeted U.S. military interests.
Hereâs what the memo reportedly says and whatâs still unclear. âŹď¸
The Claims
According to reporting on the memo from Financial Times, it draws from declassified âtop secretâ intelligence and alleges that Alibaba has:
- Provided cloud-computing support to the PLA
- Offered AI-related services
- Granted access to sensitive user data such as IP addresses and payment records
The memo does not specify which operations were affected or how U.S. military assets were potentially targeted. It also remains unclear how the intelligence behind these claims was collected and verified.
Alibaba Responds
Alibaba denies the allegations, calling them âcomplete nonsenseâ and questions the motives behind the leak. The company emphasizes that it operates under strict compliance standards and denies providing any military support. Following the report, Alibabaâs U.S.-listed shares dropped roughly 4%, showing that investors are paying attention, even if the details remain murky.
What Alaska Headline Living Found
We reached out to the White House Press Office and spokesperson Karoline Leavitt for comment. As of November 14, 2025, no response has been provided.
Without official confirmation or the full memo, itâs impossible to independently verify the claims. Experts note that leaks like this can reflect genuine intelligence concerns, or could be part of broader strategic messaging, leaving the public to ask:Â Is it true?
Why It Matters
Even without full verification, the memo touches on bigger trends:
- Commercial tech firms in China may be tied to military efforts
- Data and AI services are increasingly strategic
- Policy and regulatory scrutiny of Chinese companies is likely to grow
The memo could influence future decisions on export controls, congressional hearings, or investor actions. For now, the bottom line is simple: the story raises serious questions, but the proof remains unseen.
