DeepSeek and MiniMax secure approval for overseas AI model use in China

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23.10.2026

DeepSeek and MiniMax secure approval for overseas AI model use in China — China opens AI exports

Chinese authorities are allowing two major domestic artificial intelligence developers to deploy their models globally, marking a notable step as Beijing balances industry expansion with tighter technology oversight. The move comes days after China proposed new export controls on a range of AI technologies but indicated that most AI products would remain eligible for export under simplified rules for some open-source offerings.

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DeepSeek and MiniMax received approval from Chinese authorities for global use of their AI models, according to a state-linked social media account.
China proposed export controls on October 16 covering 23 AI technologies, including models, agents, and computing clusters, but allows most AI exports with simplified licensing.
The new controls restrict overseas deployment of AI models containing sensitive technology, reflecting Beijing's efforts to guard national security in tech amid US competition.

State-linked disclosure and approval scope

As reported by Reuters, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV said on Thursday that DeepSeek and MiniMax had obtained state approval for the global use of their AI models.

In a separate post on Friday, the same account, Yuyuan Tantian, said overseas internet users had also called on other Chinese open-source large language models to do the same. DeepSeek and MiniMax did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Export controls frame broader AI policy

China proposed export controls on 23 AI technologies on October 16, including technologies related to models, agents and computing clusters. The commerce ministry said at the time that most AI technologies would remain exportable, while open-source technology exports and Chinese companies operating their own computing centres overseas would face simplified licensing.

The proposed controls also cover overseas deployment of AI models containing restricted technology. The measures represent Beijing's latest effort to limit the transfer of tools it considers important to national security amid geopolitical competition with Washington.

Our earlier coverage of the intensifying AI safety debate highlighted how governments and leading developers are exploring stronger safeguards as advanced systems spread across borders. We noted proposals for deeper U.S.-China coordination on managing AI risks, including the idea of setting up an incident channel and using neutral venues for wider international dialogue.

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