Title: Opening-UP as the Cornerstone of National Security: Insights from DeepSeek's Ascent in the AI Landscape

By KONG Qingjiang and WANG Yourong

Recently, DeepSeek's story has gone viral in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has caught up with leading US AI firms in a remarkably short period of time. As a relatively new player in the global AI landscape, DeepSeek quickly gained recognition for its cutting-edge technologies, particularly in natural language processing and machine learning. The story serves as a powerful testament to the benefits of an open and collaborative approach to technological advancement. DeepSeek's success in confronting the US chip ban--a complete export control of chips essential to AI development, highlights a critical lesson: opening-up, rather than isolation, is the best policy for fostering innovation, economic growth, and, ultimately, national security.