Chinese artificial intelligence developers DeepSeek and MiniMax have received government approval to make their AI models available internationally, according to a social media account affiliated with China’s state broadcaster CCTV.
Yuyuan Tantian, the CCTV-affiliated account, announced the approval on Thursday as Beijing continues to strengthen regulations governing the international use of Chinese-developed artificial intelligence technologies.
The account said both companies had obtained the necessary clearance to offer their AI models to users around the world.
A follow-up post on Friday said internet users outside China had also called on other Chinese developers of open-source large language models to seek similar approval.
DeepSeek and MiniMax had not immediately responded to requests for comment.
The development comes shortly after China proposed export controls covering 23 artificial intelligence technologies, including AI models, autonomous agents and computing clusters.
After the October 16 proposal, China’s Commerce Ministry said most AI technologies would remain eligible for export, while licensing procedures would be simplified for certain open-source technologies and Chinese companies operating computing facilities overseas.
The proposed controls also cover the overseas deployment of AI models that incorporate restricted technologies.
The measures are part of Beijing’s broader efforts to regulate the international transfer of advanced technologies considered important to national security, particularly as technological competition between China and the United States continues to intensify.
The approval granted to DeepSeek and MiniMax highlights Beijing’s effort to expand the global reach of its AI industry while maintaining tighter oversight of technologies it considers strategically sensitive.
Goodness Anunobi
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