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DeepSeek and MiniMax clear China export registration for overseas AI rollout

Chinese artificial intelligence developers DeepSeek and MiniMax have secured approval to open-source and deploy models overseas under China's export control system, according to Chinese state media.

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Chinese artificial intelligence firms DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed registration and received approval to open-source and deploy their AI models overseas, according to Chinese state media and affiliated entities reported by Bloomberg and Reuters. The clearance marks part of a wave of domestic AI technologies that Beijing will permit to operate internationally.[1][2][3][7]

The reported authorizations arrive as China introduces export controls on sensitive AI technologies, with Crypto Briefing reporting that DeepSeek and MiniMax are among the first companies to clear the country's new export registration process. Bloomberg reported that the approval enables the companies to both open-source and deploy their models abroad under the framework.[2][4][5]

Alongside the regulatory approvals, state media reports cited by tech outlet AGTP indicate that DeepSeek is currently preparing to release DeepSeek v4, an upcoming model specifically focused on coding.[6]

Key facts

  • Chinese state media and affiliated entities reported that DeepSeek and MiniMax received approval to open-source and deploy their AI models globally.
  • The approvals were granted under China's export control and registration framework for sensitive AI technologies.
  • DeepSeek and MiniMax are reportedly the first companies to complete China's new AI export registration.
  • DeepSeek is preparing to launch DeepSeek v4, a coding-focused AI model, according to state media reports cited by AGTP.

Sources · 6 sources

  1. RE

    Reuters@ReutersPost on X ·

    China's DeepSeek, MiniMax win approval for AI global use, state media-affiliated entity says https://t.co/bgIQKif0Vt https://t.co/bgIQKif0Vt

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  2. TE

    TechmemeArticle ·

    Chinese state media: DeepSeek and MiniMax completed registration and won approval to open-source and deploy AI models overseas under proposed export controls (Bloomberg) Bloomberg : Chinese state media: DeepSeek and MiniMax completed registration and won approval to open-source and deploy AI models overseas under proposed export controls — DeepSeek and MiniMax Group Inc. have won approval to deploy models overseas, part of a wave of homegrown AI technologies that Beijing …

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  3. BL

    Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·

    DeepSeek and MiniMax have won approval to deploy models overseas, part of a wave of homegrown AI technologies that Beijing will allow to operate globally, a Chinese state media affiliate said. https://t.co/ER36P7QIHu

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  4. CB

    Crypto BriefingArticle ·

    DeepSeek and MiniMax reportedly first to clear China’s new AI export registration China's AI export registration opens pathways for global collaboration, but future restrictions could reshape international tech dynamics. The post DeepSeek and MiniMax reportedly first to clear China’s new AI export registration appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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  5. AI

    Analytics Insight@analyticsinmePost on X ·

    𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗠𝗮𝘅 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘁 China clears DeepSeek and MiniMax to take their AI models global, even as Beijing tightens export controls on sensitive AI technologies. #ChinaAI #DeepSeek #MiniMax #ChinaAI #DeepSeek #MiniMax #AIExportControls #OpenSourceAI #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine Read More 👇 https://t.co/7Jg5SlgQ7b

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  6. AG

    AGTP@AGTPinsightsPost on X ·

    BREAKING: DeepSeek and MiniMax have won approval for global use, according to state media. DeepSeek is preparing to launch DeepSeek v4, which is focused on coding. https://t.co/xFstLXm8rO

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  7. RE

    Reuters@ReutersPost on X ·

    China's DeepSeek, MiniMax win approval for AI global use, state media-affiliated entity says https://t.co/Hm5SkHTshX https://t.co/Hm5SkHTshX

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