China Grants DeepSeek and MiniMax Approval for Global AI Model Operations

China has formally approved DeepSeek and MiniMax to deploy their AI models and services overseas, signaling Beijing's strategy to integrate its leading homegrown AI companies into global markets while maintaining state oversight. The two companies completed registration under China's new AI technology export framework, announced on October 16 and detailed by Chinese state media on October 23, allowing them to offer models, APIs, and SaaS interfaces internationally.