# China criticizes US ban on DeepSeek AI tools

https://mins.news/en/item/108815

- CGTN, 2026-10-20 08:41 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-20/China-slams-US-ban-on-DeepSeek-AI-tools-1RoBWLr8n8A/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> After the US government ordered its agencies on Monday to stop using AI tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China opposes broadening the concept of national security and politicizing science, technology and trade issues. She said China would protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.

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