May 6, 2026

Pentagon paying Chinese-linked firm to vet Beijing military threats, critics warn

The Pentagon's counterintelligence agency is funding a company with ties to Chinese state financial infrastructure in identifying threats from military firms -- entities that Beijing could use to hide the dangers, national security analysts disclosed to The Washington Times.

Pentagon paying Chinese-linked firm to vet Beijing military threats, critics warn

TL;DR

  • The Pentagon's counterintelligence agency is funding a company.
  • This company has ties to Chinese state financial infrastructure.
  • Its purpose is to identify threats from military firms.
  • Analysts suggest Beijing could use these firms to hide dangers.