The Chinese Ministry of Commerce responds to the US plan to sanction Chinese AI companies, accusing the US of applying double standards

According to the News Network, the Ministry of Commerce of China responded to the United States' plan to investigate and sanction Chinese AI enterprises on the grounds of distilling America's cutting-edge models and stealing intellectual property rights, accusing the United States of politicizing scientific and trade issues, practicing double standards and so-called AI hegemonism. The Ministry of Commerce stated that Chinese AI companies have been promoting independent research and development for a long time, with some models leading in performance, and a large number of American AI companies distilling Chinese models in research and training. Nearly 200 American startups and some multinational corporations publicly oppose restricting access to Chinese open-source models, believing that model distillation is a common technology in the industry. China urges the US to stop smearing and suppressing China. If the US substantially damages China's interests, necessary measures will be taken to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.