DeepSeek and MiniMax Clear China’s AI Export Rules for Overseas Open-Source Releases
On October 22, Chinese media reported that DeepSeek and MiniMax have officially completed the required registration filings under China’s new temporary AI export regulations.
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Key points
- By submitting their technologies for cross-border review, both companies successfully fulfilled the administrative requirements established by China’s Ministry of Commerce for distributing advanced AI models overseas.
- For DeepSeek and MiniMax, this clearance grants explicit regulatory approval to continue open-sourcing model weights and securing authorized international commercial partnerships.
- Securing these filings eliminates regulatory uncertainty, ensuring both companies can maintain their global operations and release future model updates internationally within a clear, compliant legal framework.
Sources (1)
- [1]DeepSeek and MiniMax Clear China’s AI Export Rules for Overseas Open-Source Releasesr/LocalLLaMA (top, daily) · Oct 22, 05:07 PM
On October 22, Chinese media reported that DeepSeek and MiniMax have officially completed the required registration filings under China’s new temporary AI export regulations.
By submitting their technologies for cross-border review, both companies successfully fulfilled the administrative requirements established by China’s Ministry of Commerce for distributing advanced AI models overseas.
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