# Chinese genetic firm Novogene sues US over military designation

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/chinese-genetic-firm-novogene-sues-us-over-military-designation/
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:45:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T08:12:40+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/chinese-genetic-firm-novogene-sues-us-over-military-designation-6524891
- Topics: Americas, Asia, World

## Key points

- Novogene is challenging its US military-company designation in court.
- It says the listing has caused economic and reputational harm.
- Restrictions on Pentagon purchases through third parties begin in 2027.

## Summary

Chinese genetic sequencing firm Novogene is suing the US Pentagon over its designation as a company allegedly aiding China’s military. It says the listing is unlawful and has caused serious economic and reputational harm; the case adds to a series of challenges by Chinese firms to the US blacklist.

The Pentagon added Novogene to the list in June alongside Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and NIO. The designation bars direct Pentagon contracts and, from 2027, is set to restrict purchases through third parties, though it is not a formal sanction. Novogene says its US unit employs about 180 people in Sacramento and operates sequencing centres in California and Oregon, and that it does not make products for military use.

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