Windows defender keeps removing my VPN app (Mainland China)

I use the English version of windows 10 and during the past couple of days windows defender has been identifying my VPN software (lantern v5.5.5) as malware and removing the application every so often. I even had to disable the realtime protection just to re-install the VPN (Claims it's malware??)

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Is MS in the CCP's pocket now or something?