DeepSeek and MiniMax reportedly became the first two AI developers to complete registration for open-sourcing their technologies and enabling overseas use under Beijing’s draft export rules. Both companies announced on October 22, 2026, that they had completed the process, shortly after public consultation opened on a catalogue of 23 restricted AI technologies. Open-source technologies could qualify for accelerated automatic licensing, while API access and SaaS offerings would remain outside the scope of regulated exports. The immediate disruption for businesses using Chinese models through these channels therefore appears limited, but the final catalogue and the fate of these exemptions will determine the rules’ broader impact.
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