China responds to the ban on DeepSeek in US agencies: China's foreign and commerce ministries object to the US decision
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The DeepSeek dispute has become a disagreement between two governments, and both sides are so far only trading statements.
An order from the US Department of Homeland Security, dated July and published in the Federal Register on Monday, requires civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and bars their procurement. The document says DeepSeek's models present "multiple threat vectors": the servers are located in China, and Chinese authorities could gain access to data. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China opposes the "overstretching of the concept of national security and the politicizing" of technology and trade issues and will defend the rights of Chinese companies. According to The Hill's account citing AP, China's Ministry of Commerce expressed "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition," citing agreements between the two countries' leaders, and said it would take "all necessary measures." DeepSeek did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The publication of the order itself is covered by a previously recorded topic.
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