Hesai Group, a leader in lidar technology solutions, has filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals following a District Court decision that upheld the U.S. Department of Defense's designation of the company under a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The company expressed disappointment with the ruling, maintaining that the designation lacks a factual and legal foundation. Despite the District Court acknowledging the absence of evidence linking Hesai's products to military use or any connection to the Chinese military, the decision was based on the location of Hesai's R&D centers and the theoretical military applications of lidar technology. Hesai is committed to defending its reputation and continues to focus on providing advanced lidar solutions to its global clientele.