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China considers new export controls on AI and chip technology

22 July 2026 · in 80 words

China considers new export controls on AI and chip technology

China's Ministry of Commerce is consulting with major tech firms about new rules to stop advanced AI and chip technology from going to the West. These proposals could limit how Chinese companies like Alibaba and ByteDance transfer key data and model weights overseas. Tech companies have warned regulators that stricter measures might actually slow down China's progress in the global AI race.

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