China alleges that Claude Code contains backdoors, calls mechanism 'a serious threat' — Gov't claims Claude sends sensitive information to remote servers without consent

China has raised serious concerns about the security of an AI tool called Claude Code, claiming it contains hidden code that sends sensitive user information to remote servers without consent. The government has labeled this as a "serious threat" and urged users to uninstall older versions released between April and June 2026 or switch to the latest version. This move highlights the ongoing tension over data privacy and cybersecurity, especially with foreign tech products entering the market. The government's warning underscores the importance of stringent data protection measures in a highly regulated environment.