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China's Draft AI Technology Export Control Rules

中国人工智能技术出口管制草案
·Published 2026-10-23·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-10-27

China has drafted export control rules requiring registration of AI technology exports. According to state media, DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed registration under the draft rules and continue open-source releases and overseas licensing. They are among the first Chinese AI companies to complete the process.

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What it means for you

  • Chinese AI companies must complete export registration before providing models or technology licenses overseas
  • Open-source releases and overseas licensing remain possible after registration, but export compliance must be embedded in release workflows
  • The rules are still in draft; final provisions will require companies to review existing overseas licensing arrangements

    • What to do

    LegalMap existing open-source releases and overseas licensing deals to assess export registration obligations
    ComplianceConfirm registration procedures and required materials with export control authorities and submit consultation feedback
    EveryoneAdd export compliance checkpoints to product release and licensing contract workflows

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    2026-10-23Published

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