China Proposes Export Controls on 23 AI Technologies Including AI Agents

China has proposed outbound export controls on 23 AI technologies including AI agents, targeting the export of advanced Chinese AI IP and infrastructure with immediate interim registration requirements on cross-border transfers. The proposal restricts large language models, AI agents for sensitive environments, chip design methodologies, and imposes licensing controls and prohibitions while allowing cloud-based service access to continue.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 15 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 3 Nov 2026.