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Beijing considering curbing overseas access to China's top AI models

Beijing considering curbing overseas access to China's top AI models

Chinese officials are exploring potential restrictions on international access to advanced AI models to protect proprietary technology and national security. The proposed measures could impact the availability of models such as Alibaba’s Qwen and ByteDance’s Doubao.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

Chinese officials are consulting with tech firms like Alibaba and ByteDance regarding potential policies that could classify advanced AI as national assets. These measures may introduce security reviews and export controls on future proprietary models.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 06:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read