Policy desk

Exporting non-public large model, agent, or computing cluster technologies via licensing, sale, or weight delivery requires interim registration with MOFCOM during the transition; in-flight transactions are also covered, with no grandfathering.

Export of large models, AI agents and computing cluster technologies would become restricted, so cross-border licensing, partnerships and deployments need export-control review

Companies exporting large model, agent, or computing cluster technologies must complete export licensing or pre-export registration for the 23 AI items

Overseas localised deployment of restricted large models falls under export control and requires a licence (automatic licence available for deployment on overseas self-owned cloud); API calls, SaaS apps and lightweight on-device deployment are outside scope.

Chinese AI companies must ensure compliant handling of user data and prevent unauthorized data transfers

Obligations: AI companies may face increased regulatory scrutiny and potential legal action over data usage and its impact on news publishers. • Opportunities: Companies may need to develop more transparent data practices and collaborate with news organizations to mitigate negative impacts. • Deadlines: The FTC consultation period is open for public comments until a specified date, after which the agency will consider feedback before potentially adopting new guidelines.

Obligations: Companies proposing data center projects in San Jose must undergo a more rigorous public review process and provide detailed disclosures on energy consumption, water usage, and environmental impact assessments. • Opportunities: Companies that can demonstrate responsible development and community benefits may gain public support and approval for their projects. • Deadlines: The city is currently consulting the public, and while no specific deadline is mentioned, companies must align with the city's proposed review framework before project approval.

Obligations: Companies must engage in global AI governance discussions and align with emerging international safety standards.

Obligations: AI companies, particularly those in the US, are under pressure to demonstrate responsible development and transparency regarding their AI models.

Obligations: Recipients must publicly disclose research findings on AI risks to regulators and the public. • Opportunities: Grants provide resources for AI safety research, potentially accelerating safer AI development. • Deadlines: Recipients must submit quarterly progress reports and final research outcomes within 18 months of grant approval.

Obligations: AI companies may be required to embed auditors and adhere to shared safety standards.

Obligations: Companies expanding into ASEAN from China must align their strategies with China Unicom's 'Fifteenth Five-Year' investment plans and development initiatives.

Obligations: Companies providing AI services must comply with the National Security Department's guidance to prevent data leakage through unauthorized API intermediary stations. • Opportunities: Adhering to the guidelines can enhance user trust and data security, reducing the risk of reputational damage. • Deadlines: No specific deadline is mentioned, but companies should immediately implement recommended security measures to mitigate risks.