US Plans to Investigate Chinese AI Companies and Impose Sanctions: China's Ministry of Commerce Responds

The US is planning to investigate Chinese AI companies over claims that they 'distill' American frontier models, potentially sanctioning them for 'stealing US intellectual property'. China's Ministry of Commerce responded, stating that such allegations lack factual basis, legal support, and constitute double standards, calling it 'typical AI hegemonism'. China urges the US to stop threats and engage in dialogue, warning that any substantive harm to China's interests will be met with necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights.