--- title: "ChangXin Memory Technologies sues Pentagon over military blacklist" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/changxin-memory-technologies-sues-pentagon-over-military-blacklist" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/changxin-memory-technologies-sues-pentagon-over-military-blacklist" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/changxin-memory-technologies-sues-pentagon-over-military-blacklist.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/changxin-memory-technologies-sues-pentagon-over-military-blacklist" category: "Business & Economy" area: "United States" published: "2026-08-29T09:45:43.841Z" source_reported: "2026-08-29T09:12:00.000Z" updated: "2026-08-29T09:45:43.841Z" trust_score: 66 critic_score: 85 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-29T11:15:12.159826+00:00" --- # ChangXin Memory Technologies sues Pentagon over military blacklist *Chinese chipmaker seeks removal from US list identifying it as a supporter of the People's Liberation Army.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 66 of 100, higher is better. Trust 66: includes court filing citation, dates, and multiple independent outlets but no named individuals. - Craft 85 of 100, higher is better. Critic 85: explains relevance, gives specific dates/names, outlines next steps, clear factual reporting. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15: language is measured, no sensationalism or clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense on Friday. - The company seeks removal from a Pentagon blacklist that designates it as a supporter of the Chinese military. - CXMT denies any affiliation with the Chinese military and states its DRAM chips are for civilian and commercial purposes. - Inclusion on the blacklist can lead to restrictions on U.S. government contracts and reputational damage. Chinese memory chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense on Friday. The company is seeking to be removed from a Pentagon blacklist that identifies it as a supporter of the Chinese military. CXMT denies this designation, stating it has no connection to the military and that its DRAM chips are produced for civilian and commercial use. ## Disagreement on previous removal notice Handelsblatt reports that CXMT alleges the Pentagon's decision to place it on the list was arbitrary and violated its right to a fair trial. According to the German outlet, CXMT was first designated as a Chinese military company in January 2025, and a notice of removal published in February 2026 was rescinded the same day. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre or right-rated reports below mention the specific date in January 2025 when CXMT was first placed on the list, or the specific date in February 2026 when a removal notice was withdrawn. The Handelsblatt report, which is a full report, states these details. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 33% (3) - Right: 67% (6) 11 of 20 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-29T11:15:12.159826+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 4 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-29T11:45:08.053Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports led on the lawsuit filed by Chinese chipmaker CXMT against the U.S. Department of Defense. Bloomberg reported that CXMT is seeking removal from a blacklist identifying the company as a supporter of China's military. WTVB also noted the lawsuit over CXMT's inclusion on a U.S. list of companies backed by the Chinese military. ### Right - Right-rated reports focused on ChangXin Memory Technologies suing the Pentagon over its designation as a company supporting the Chinese military. Handelsblatt reported that CXMT claims the decision lacks factual basis and violates fair trial rights, noting a previous removal notice was withdrawn. Free Malaysia Today News and The Straits Times highlighted the lawsuit's aim to overturn the designation, which can lead to contracting restrictions and reputational harm. Newsmax stated China's top memory chipmaker sued the Pentagon over being placed on a list of companies the U.S. believes are aiding Beijing's military. Globo reported the lawsuit was filed due to CXMT's inclusion in a list of companies allegedly helping Beijing's army. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 1 - mixed: 1 - high: 6 - unknown: 11 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [economx.hu](https://economx.hu/vallalatok/2026/08/29/kinai-ceg-ment-neki-a-pentagonnak) — A Chinese Company Went After the Pentagon - [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/economie/chinees-chipbedrijf-cxmt-naar-rechter-over-zwarte-lijst-pentagon) — Chinese Chip Company CXMT Goes to Court over Pentagon Blacklist - [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/economie/chinees-chipbedrijf-cxmt-naar-rechter-over-zwarte-lijst-pentagon) — Chinese Chip Company CXMT Goes to Court over Pentagon Blacklist - [ZN.UA Зеркало недели](https://zn.ua/ukr/TECHNOLOGIES/kitajska-cxmt-suditsja-z-pentahonom-virobnik-chipiv-vidkidaje-zvinuvachennja-u-roboti-na-vijskovikh.html) — China's CXMT Sues Pentagon: Chip Maker Rejects Accusations of Working on Military - [globalnewspakistan](https://globalnewspakistan.com/cxmt-sues-pentagon-over-chinese-company) — CXMT Sues Pentagon Over Chinese Military Company Listing - [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/1160831-chinees-chipbedrijf-cxmt-naar-rechter-over-zwarte-lijst-pentagon) — Chinese Chip Company CXMT Goes to Court over Pentagon Blacklist - [Handelsblatt](https://handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/chipindustrie-chinesischer-chiphersteller-verklagt-pentagon-wegen-schwarzer-liste/100250508.html) — Chip Industry: Chinese Chip Manufacturer Sues Pentagon for Blacklist - [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/empresas/noticia/2026/08/29/fabricante-de-chips-cxmt-processa-pentgono-nos-eua.ghtml) — CXMT Chip Manufacturer Processes Pentagon in USA - [newtalk.tw](https://newtalk.tw/news/view/2026-08-29/1056460) — Changxin Memory, China's Largest Memory Chipmaker, Sues the US Department of Defense, Demanding Its Removal From the List of "Chinese Military Enterprises" - [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-29/chinese-chipmaker-cxmt-sues-pentagon-to-get-off-us-blacklist) — Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Sues Pentagon to Get Off US Blacklist - [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/08/29/chipmaker-cxmt-sues-pentagon-over-chinese-military-company-designation) — Chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over ‘Chinese military company’ designation - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/chinese-memory-chipmaker-cxmt-sues-pentagon-over-chinese-military-company-designation) — Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over ‘Chinese military company’ designation - [Newsmax](https://newsmax.com/newsfront/china-pentagon-chipmaker/2026/08/28/id/1267701) — Top China Chipmaker Sues Pentagon Over Military List - [DiarioBitcoin](https://diariobitcoin.com/estados-unidos/cxmt-demanda-al-pentagono-por-su-reincorporacion-a-la-lista-militar-de-ee-uu) — CXMT Sues the Pentagon for Re-Entry to the U.S. Military List. - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/b8894b0ef3bcdc00) — CXMT sues Pentagon over inclusion on list of companies tied to China's military - [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/cxmt-sues-pentagon-over-inclusion-on-us-military-backed-companies-list-358192) — CXMT sues Pentagon over inclusion on US military-backed companies list - [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/cxmt-sues-pentagon-military-companies-list) — CXMT sues Pentagon over inclusion on US military-backed companies list - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/cxmt-sues-pentagon-over-inclusion-list-companies-tied-chinas-military-2026-08-29) — Chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation - [Blue Water Healthy Living](https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/world-news/cxmt-sues-pentagon-over-inclusion-on-list-of-companies-tied-to-chinas-military) — Chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/28/cxmt-sues-pentagon-over-inclusion-on-list-of-companies-tied-to-chinas-military) — CXMT sues Pentagon over inclusion on list of companies tied to China’s military ## Questions **Why is ChangXin Memory Technologies suing the Pentagon?** ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has sued the U.S. Department of Defense to be removed from a Pentagon blacklist. The company denies the designation that it supports the Chinese military and argues the decision lacks factual basis and violates its right to a fair trial. **What are the consequences of being on the Pentagon's blacklist?** Inclusion on the Pentagon's blacklist can lead to restrictions on U.S. government contracts for the designated company. It can also result in significant reputational damage, impacting the company's business operations and relationships. **Does CXMT admit to supporting the Chinese military?** No, CXMT explicitly denies any affiliation with the Chinese military. The company states that its DRAM chips are designed, produced, and sold for civilian and commercial purposes only. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/changxin-memory-technologies-sues-pentagon-over-military-blacklist. 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