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China To Require An Export License For All New Large AI Models, Potentially Affecting ...
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
China has imposed an export licensing regime on 23 AI-related technologies, including all new large AI models above 2 trillion parameters. This policy affects Chinese AI labs such as Moonshot AI, Alibaba, Baidu, and ByteDance, introducing regulatory risk for the export and open-sourcing of advanced AI models.
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You face new hurdles exporting your AI models from China as licensing is now mandatory for large-scale models. Adjust your launch timing and compliance plans immediately to avoid market access delays.
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