China reacts to US DeepSeek ban and criticizes restrictions

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce reacted to the US ban on the use of China-based artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek in federal agencies' IT systems, stating that the decision harms the interests of Chinese companies and contradicts the consensus reached between the leaders.

In a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the US administration's restrictions were criticized, and Washington was called upon to immediately correct its wrong practices and lift discriminatory measures. It was stated that Beijing would closely monitor developments and take all necessary measures to protect China's interests.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had ordered the removal of DeepSeek products and third-party services using this artificial intelligence model from the IT systems of civilian federal agencies. Within the scope of the decision, federal agencies were banned from purchasing these products, while concerns were expressed that sensitive data could be transferred to China.

While the Chinese Ministry of Commerce emphasized its dissatisfaction with the decision, it stated that Washington should implement the consensus reached between the leaders of the two countries. The statement also conveyed the expectation that the US would effectively utilize the artificial intelligence dialogue mechanism.