CORRECTED (OFFICIAL)-China says hopes US will 'stop abusing concept of national security' after reports of grounded drones

China's foreign ministry said on Thursday after reports that the United States Department of the Interior had grounded its fleet of Chinese-made drones that it hoped Washington would "stop abusing the concept of national security" and provide a non-discriminatory atmosphere for Chinese companies.

Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang made the comments at a daily news briefing after reports that the U.S. Department of Interior had grounded all Chinese-made or part-made drones as part of a review of its entire drone program. On Thursday leading Chinese drone maker DJI said it was aware of the reports but could not confirm them.