Foreign Ministry responds to US government request for agencies to stop using DeepSeek: China opposes politicizing technology and trade issues

In response to reports that the US government has asked its agencies to stop using DeepSeek and other AI tools from Chinese companies, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning answered questions at a regular press briefing on October 20: China has consistently opposed broadening the concept of national security and politicizing technology and trade issues. We will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.