China Proposes Export Curbs on 23 AI Items, Weights Included

China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology proposed adding 40 technologies to the national export control list, including 23 AI-related items such as large language models, agent technologies, chip designs, and computing clusters, with the novel inclusion of model weights and source code under control. The export regime categorises 14 items as prohibited and 26 as restricted, exempts API and SaaS access, and opens a public consultation until November 15, 2026.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 12 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.