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China's AI Export Controls Exclude Overseas Model Services Via APIs
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Fusion42 · 24 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's temporary AI export controls exclude overseas AI model services delivered via APIs, websites, or apps, focusing instead on large-model technology exports requiring registration. DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed registration, and the controls do not cover AI technology already released as open-source.
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China's export rules exempt API-delivered AI models, making overseas service delivery simpler while registration focuses on large-model code exports. You should adjust your export compliance and go-to-market strategies to leverage API delivery without triggering registration burdens.
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