China approves two major AI models for overseas use, state-affiliated social account says , potential implications for social platforms
On October 23, 2026, a social-media account affiliated with China’s state broadcaster reported that Chinese AI developers DeepSeek and MiniMax have won government approval to make their models available overseas. The move, announced on a state-affiliated social account, represents a significant step in Beijing’s approach to supervising and exporting advanced AI , and has immediate relevance for how social platforms and international users may encounter Chinese-made AI services.