Overview
- The Financial Times said on Nov. 14 that Alibaba provided technical support tied to Chinese military operations aimed at sites in the United States.
- The report, citing a White House national security document obtained by the FT, alleges Alibaba allowed access to customer data such as IP addresses and payment records.
- According to the FT, Alibaba also offered AI-related services and staff shared knowledge on exploiting vulnerabilities in apps and operating systems for cyberattacks.
- The coverage says U.S. government concern has intensified in response to the alleged assistance, though no official outcome has been reported.
- Japanese outlets relayed the FT account via a Washington dispatch, and the articles reviewed did not include public rebuttals or confirmatory findings.