https://derekwang2002.github.io/ai-intelligence/en/projects/china-ai-export-controls/ Material changes in AI models, agents, engineering and infrastructure, with primary sources and recommendations. en Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:56:00 GMT https://derekwang2002.github.io/ai-intelligence/en/events/ev-20261016-01/ ev-20261016-01-published Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:56:07 GMT New WATCH <p>China opened consultation on adding 40 technologies to its prohibited and restricted export catalogue, including 23 AI technologies spanning large models, agents, compute clusters and information processing. The catalogue changes are a draft, not final restrictions. A temporary pre-export registration requirement took effect on publication and applies until the revision is finalized.</p><p><strong>Why read: </strong>Catalogue restrictions remain a draft, but live temporary registration directly changes compliance for cross-border transfers and overseas deployment.</p><p>Recommendation: WATCH</p><p>Sources: <a href="https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/zwgk/zcfb/art/2026/art_0a31a3c9ac404f7a9b0e917ce3412997.html">商务部 科技部公告2026年第48号</a> · <a href="https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/zwgk/zcjd/art/2026/art_b11d5c1e9374421e93e85dc87eba6e38.html">商务部科技部就技术出口目录修订答记者问</a></p>