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DeepSeek and MiniMax Gain Clearance for Overseas AI Use

DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed Chinese registration procedures for open-source releases and overseas licensing of their artificial-intelligence models.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Beijing, 23 October 2026 – Chinese artificial-intelligence developers DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed registration procedures covering open-source releases and overseas licensing of their models, according to information published on 22 October. The clearance follows consultation on revisions to China’s catalogue of technologies subject to export restrictions.

The development matters to Asian technology companies and investors because it provides a clearer route for two prominent Chinese model developers to serve users outside the country. The registrations are confirmed, but they do not remove commercial, security or regulatory hurdles in individual markets, nor do they establish how quickly overseas revenue can scale.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.