China's Ministries of Commerce (MOFCOM) and Science and Technology (MOST) have proposed new regulations that would expand the country's catalogue of export-controlled technologies, specifically targeting subsets of its AI industry. This move, detailed in Announcement 48 of 2026, includes 14 outright export prohibitions and 26 export restrictions requiring licenses. The proposed rules aim to gain more control over AI models, chip design, and other related technologies, potentially impacting the open-source approach that has characterized China's AI development thus far. A public comment period will precede the finalization of these regulations. AI
IMPACT This policy shift could significantly alter the landscape of AI development and distribution, potentially impacting global AI competition and China's role in open-source models.
RANK_REASON New policy announcement from government bodies regarding export controls on AI technologies. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
- Announcement 48 of 2026
- Beijing
- Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Export
- China
- MOFCOM
- MOST
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