China Moves to Curb Tech Exports, Including AI, Citing National Security Risks
HONG KONG (AP) — China on Friday said it plans to restrict or ban exports of 40 technologies that span artificial intelligence, chips and solar power as its technology race with countries including the United States intensifies.
China plans to restrict or ban exports of 40 technologies, including artificial intelligence, chips, and solar power, according to a draft document jointly released by the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology. The move stems from concerns over national security and the intensifying technology race with countries like the United States.
The proposal includes 23 AI technologies, ranging from advanced large models to agents, specifically targeted for export bans. The Chinese government aims to reinforce security measures, prevent misuse, and ensure AI remains under human control. Additionally, exports of AI models with parameters exceeding 2 trillion or possessing leading capabilities could also be restricted.
The move comes as the U.S. and China make progress in dialogues regarding AI safety and governance, as well as establishing a notification mechanism for AI incidents that could threaten national security. U.S.-led restrictions have previously limited China's access to advanced AI chips and chipmaking machines. Chinese AI models such as Moonshot's Kimi K3 and Alibaba's Qwen 3.8-Max exceed the 2 trillion parameter threshold, though specific models were not mentioned in the proposal.
The restrictions may serve to better regulate access to Chinese technologies, according to Lian Jye Su, a chief analyst at Omdia.
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