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China Approves DeepSeek and MiniMax Models for Overseas Use
China approved AI models from DeepSeek and MiniMax for overseas use, while still weighing broader export controls.

China has granted DeepSeek and MiniMax approval to deploy their artificial intelligence models overseas. The decision arrives as Beijing evaluates potential controls on the export of AI technology, signaling a managed opening for domestic firms seeking international markets.
For international buyers, the approval introduces a set of operational considerations. Companies planning to integrate these models should prepare for licensing requirements, localization obligations, and the geopolitical continuity risks that may affect model access over time.