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DeepSeek and MiniMax Clear China’s AI Export Rules for Overseas Open-Source Releases

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Briefings

On October 22, 2026, Chinese media reported that DeepSeek and MiniMax successfully completed registration filings under China's new temporary AI export regulations. This clearance grants explicit regulatory approval for distributing advanced AI model weights and securing international commercial partnerships, eliminating regulatory uncertainty for their global operations. The evidence indicates both companies fulfilled administrative requirements established by China's Ministry of Commerce for cross-border review.

Key points

• DeepSeek and MiniMax successfully completed registration filings under China's new temporary AI export regulations on October 22, 2026.
• Clearance grants explicit regulatory approval for distributing advanced AI model weights and securing international commercial partnerships.

Context

This finding clarifies that Chinese companies can now legally distribute advanced AI model weights and secure international commercial partnerships by submitting technologies for cross-border review under China's new temporary AI export regulations.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single Chinese media report from October 22, 2026, submitted by a user on a local subreddit. No official confirmation from Chinese authorities or Ministry of Commerce is provided, and the specific scope of 'advanced AI models' is not defined.

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