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China tightens AI model exports as controls deepen
Jul 9, 2026SOURCE: theaicronicle.com
SO WHAT
The window narrows as model power becomes something states try to fence, not spread.
Beijing is imposing stricter export controls on advanced AI models, including names like DeepSeek and Qwen. The signal is clear: the old system is treating intelligence as a strategic resource, not a neutral product.
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