The founder of Tencent, which was blacklisted by the Pentagon for its links to the Chinese military, serves on the advisory board of Yale Center Beijing and has donated millions to Ivy League schools. The relationships with Tencent and its founder Ma Huateng could face scrutiny following the Pentagon's designation. Tencent has faced criticism for its involvement in China's internet censorship and AI industry. The blacklisting has caused Tencent's shares to drop, and it could set the stage for future economic penalties. The relationships with Ma and Tencent pose challenges for Ivy League universities, which have faced criticism for their responses to anti-Semitic activity on their campuses.