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China approves DeepSeek and MiniMax to deploy models overseas

DeepSeek、MiniMax 获批向海外部署模型

·Published 2026-10-23·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-10-27

According to a post by a China Central Television-linked account, DeepSeek and MiniMax have received regulatory approval to deploy their models overseas. The post also stated that most Chinese AI models will remain free for export. This is a public confirmation of the approval arrangement governing overseas deployment of Chinese AI models.

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What it means for you

Approved Chinese model providers can deploy models directly to overseas customers, shortening go-to-market timelines.

Providers without approval still face case-by-case review; confirm the compliance path before deploying models abroad.

Chinese AI model exports remain broadly open, so ASEAN companies can continue procuring and integrating domestic Chinese models.

What to do

ComplianceVerify the exact scope of the approvals (model versions, regions, deployment modes) and assess impact on existing procurement or partnership contracts.

LegalIf planning to deploy or distribute Chinese models overseas, map out case-by-case approval requirements and prepare filing materials early.

EveryoneMonitor for formal regulatory documents from authorities such as the CAC on the model export approval process.