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The US has added several major firms from China including technology giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD to a list of companies said to have ties with the Chinese military.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Pledges to quickly deploy technology and ties cultivated with the Pentagon have helped land new contracts totaling billions of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He pledged to follow a balanced foreign policy, saying Yerevan will "continue the course of rapprochement with the West" while also deepening Russia ties.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The Fashion District, frequented by nearly 2 million people a year, has deep ties to L.A.’s immigrant communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

There’s a moment of stillness, broken only by the rhythmic clacking of ties passing beneath us.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen