# China is considering export controls on AI technologies, including banning local companies from using TSMC, report claims — restrictions would also cover advanced AI models, training data, and overseas acquisitions

> China is considering a major expansion of its technology export restrictions that could cover advanced AI models, training data, and overseas acquisitions of strategically important technology companies, reports the…

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/china-is-considering-export-controls-on-ai-technologies-including-banning-local-companies-from-using-tsmc-report-claims-restrictions-would-also-advanced-ai-models-training-data-and-overseas-acquisitions?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5fb7b24c3dea13d3b88787)
- **Published:** 2026-07-21
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #huawei #openai #anthropic #ai
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