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China proposes export controls for advanced AI models and chips
China proposes export limits on advanced AI tech, including large models and chip designs, but exempts open-source tech.
China has published draft export controls that would restrict a range of advanced artificial intelligence technologies. The proposed rules cover very large AI models, AI agents, specialized chip designs and high-performance computing clusters. Open-source technology is explicitly exempted from the restrictions.
The draft measures signal tighter government oversight of strategic AI capabilities. For global companies, the immediate priority is to map exposure across licensing agreements, supply-chain dependencies and cross-border research collaborations. The scope of the controls suggests that organizations with integrated international operations will need to assess where their activities intersect with the proposed restrictions.