Blacklisted Chinese Companies Rebrand as American to Dodge Crackdown

SUMMARY

Some Chinese companies, labeled as military entities by the U.S., are resorting to rebranding themselves as American entities to evade crackdowns. One such example is American Lidar, registered in Michigan, which is actually operated by China-based lidar maker Hesai Group. This tactic involves setting up subsidiaries or affiliates with different names to sidestep regulatory scrutiny. This strategy allows these companies to maintain their businesses in the U.S., especially in industries like automotive where they have direct involvement.