Lidar-Maker Rejects U.S. Allegations of Chinese Military Ties

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A Hesai Technology Co. Ltd. sign at the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on May 1. Photo: VCG

Hesai Technology Co. Ltd., a Shanghai-based developer of sensor technologies used in self-driving cars, has rejected allegations by the U.S. Department of Defense that it has ties to the Chinese military.

Hesai filed a motion for summary judgment in a Washington, D.C., court on Wednesday, after suing the defense department in May for including it on a list of companies accused of aiding China’s military.

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Hesai Technology Co. Ltd. denies any connections with the Chinese military amid allegations by the U.S. Department of Defense.
The company filed a motion for summary judgment after suing the department in May, claiming its inclusion on the "1260H List" lacks "substantial evidence."
Hesai argues the listing has damaged its reputation and hindered its U.S. manufacturing plans, urging the court to remove the company from the list or declare the provision unconstitutional.

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Who’s Who

Hesai Technology Co. Ltd.: Hesai Technology Co. Ltd. is a Shanghai-based developer of sensor technologies for self-driving cars. The company has denied U.S. Department of Defense allegations of military ties to China and has filed for summary judgment to be removed from a blacklist. Hesai argues there's no substantial evidence linking it to the Chinese military and claims the list inclusion has harmed its reputation, stock prices, and business opportunities, including plans for a U.S. manufacturing facility.

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is one of the Chinese companies included on the U.S. Department of Defense's list of firms accused of aiding China’s military. Being on this list does not entail direct sanctions but is expected to restrict access to certain defense contracts.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) is a Chinese company that has been placed on the U.S. Department of Defense's list, alongside Hesai Technology Co. Ltd. and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. While being on the list doesn't impose sanctions or direct penalties, it is expected to limit access to certain defense contracts.

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What Happened When

2020：: Hesai disclosed government policies in its Shanghai draft IPO prospectus.

May 2024：: Hesai sued the U.S. Department of Defense for including it on a list of companies accused of aiding China’s military.

July 3, 2024：: Hesai filed a motion for summary judgment in a Washington, D.C., court.

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