DeepSeek and MiniMax Complete AI Export Registration and Move Ahead With Overseas Licensing

Chinese AI firms DeepSeek and MiniMax have finalized the mandatory export registration process for their generative models. This regulatory clearance allows both companies to legally license their open-source AI technologies to international customers. The development signals a shift in the Chinese tech sector’s approach to global expansion, as it provides a formal pathway for domestic AI developers to compete in overseas markets while complying with government oversight.