China Proposes Export Controls on 23 AI Technologies, Requiring Immediate Registration

China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology have proposed adding 23 artificial intelligence technologies to its list of prohibited or restricted exports. The proposal, part of a broader revision covering 40 technologies, immediately requires exporters to register covered transfers. This move is expected to significantly impact global AI development and semiconductor supply chains, with restricted items including advanced AI models, agents, and computing infrastructure.