Monday, 22 December, 2025
US Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist DeepSeek and Xiaomi Over Security Concerns
U.S. lawmakers are pushing the Pentagon to add Chinese AI developer DeepSeek and smartphone giant Xiaomi to a list of companies allegedly aiding China’s military. The bipartisan request highlights growing fears that these firms facilitate state-led surveillance and modernization of defense capabilities. If blacklisted, the companies could face severe investment restrictions, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing technological and national security standoff between Washington & Beijing.