China's AI export controls target models, agents and compute clusters
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-10-20
The AI section of the new export control proposal covers large models, agents, compute clusters, and information processing — signaling Beijing is moving past physical inputs toward controlling the transfer of AI capability and know-how. Key carve-out: technology already public through open source or published papers is excluded. Where MOFCOM draws the line between 'open' and 'know-how' is the thing to watch.
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