WuXi AppTec hits back after being named in Pentagon’s Chinese military list – Pharmaceutical Technology
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The Pentagon’s list, known formally as Section 1260H, does not automatically result in sanctions but could aggravate international tensions. Credit: Ivan Cholakov/Shutterstock.com.
The Pentagon has judged that Wuxi AppTec qualifies as a Chinese military company, adding strain to already delicate ties between the pharmaceutical manufacturer and the US.
The US Department of Defence updated its list of entities it deems “Chinese military companies” on 8 June. WuXi AppTec joined the updated slate amongst other companies with apparent non-military links, such as car manufacturer BYD and aircraft maker Comac.
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China Contract Manufacturing Market Outlook – Trends, Ambitions, Ke… Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. The list, known formally as Section 1260H, does not automatically result in sanctions but could aggravate international tensions due to its sweeping military tags assigned to top Chinese companies.
Published: June 9, 2026 5:53 pm
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology — Read original