DeepSeek and MiniMax clear China's new AI export rules for overseas releases
Stannis_Loyalist · reddit · 2026-10-23
Chinese media reported on Oct 22 that DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed registration filings under China's new temporary AI export regulations, fulfilling Commerce Ministry requirements for releasing advanced models overseas. The clearance grants explicit regulatory approval to keep open-sourcing weights and pursuing international commercial partnerships, removing prior uncertainty around future international model releases.
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