China plans to restrict exports of large model weights and 23 other AI technologies, while offering open-source releases under fast-track licensing.

China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology have released a draft update to the Export Control List for Technologies, adding 23 AI technologies—including large models, agents, computing clusters, and data processing—to restricted categories. AI tools capable of independently writing or modifying malware to attack critical infrastructure face comprehensive export bans.