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China warns about security risks in Claude Code

r/AutoNewspaperJul 8, 2026 · 4d ago

China's National Database warned that some versions of Anthropic's Claude Code may create a security risk. The warning names versions 2.1.91 through 2.1.196 and says they could send location-related signals, such as time zone data, and user-identifying information to s.

Version 2.1.200, released on July 3, is described as outside the affected range, and users were told to uninstall the older versions or update. Alibaba also moved to block Claude Code in its workplace from July 10 and pointed employees toward Qoder instead.

Anthropic said the disputed behavior was a temporary anti-abuse measure meant to detect unsupported access, unauthorized reselling, and . The dispute also exposed a wider pattern: some Chinese companies and developers have used VPNs, overseas subsidiaries, or cloud routes to reach Claude Code even though Anthropic restricts access from China.

Key points

  • The warning targets Claude Code versions 2.1.91 through 2.1.196.
  • China says affected versions may transmit location and user-identifying data without consent.
  • Version 2.1.200 is described as outside the affected range, so updating is the direct action.
  • Alibaba banned Claude Code from its workplace starting July 10 and recommended Qoder.
  • Anthropic framed the behavior as an anti-abuse measure against unsupported access, reselling, and .

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