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China has issued a formal condemnation of a U.S. ban that restricts the use of DeepSeek products in federal agencies, following an order from Homeland Security to remove and exclude any such products from government systems.

The U.S. directive, issued by the Department of Homeland Security, requires all federal agencies to eliminate DeepSeek technology from their networks and to prohibit new procurement of these products. The move is part of a broader effort to limit the influence of foreign technology in sensitive government operations.

China’s response, released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the ban as an unjustified infringement on international trade and cooperation. Beijing called for a dialogue to address security concerns while reaffirming its commitment to fair competition.

The dispute highlights the growing tension between the two nations over technology security and trade. Analysts note that the ban could prompt U.S. agencies to accelerate the deployment of domestic alternatives, while China may seek to diversify its supply chains or negotiate exemptions. The outcome will