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US banks helped Chinese military firm raise billions

Published Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Updated May 22

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A report from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party alleges that U.S. banks, specifically JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, underwrote a Hong Kong IPO for CATL. This occurred after the Pentagon had designated CATL as a Chinese military-linked firm, raising concerns about American financial institutions aiding such entities.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A new report from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party alleges JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America underwrote CATL’s Hong Kong IPO after the Pentagon designated the company under its Section 1260H list of Chinese military-linked firms in January 2025.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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    The article frames the issue as a critical national security vulnerability, emphasizing that American financial institutions are inadvertently aiding a "Chinese military company" due to insufficient U.S. policy, and advocates for stronger legislative action to prevent such activities.

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