DeepSeek and MiniMax completed China's registration, open-sourcing and overseas-use procedures to deploy AI models abroad, a CCTV-affiliated account said in October 2026

On October 22, 2026, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said DeepSeek and MiniMax had completed China's registration, open-sourcing and overseas-use procedures, clearing them to deploy AI models abroad under Beijing's proposed AI export controls.