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In Asia, US AI Plan viewed as continuation of China-focused strategy

By Choonsik Yoo ( July 24, 2025, 08:09 GMT | Comment) -- The Trump administration’s newly released AI Action Plan — focused on accelerating innovation, infrastructure and leadership — drew a subdued reaction across Asia, with experts viewing it as a predictable extension of Trump’s competition-focused stance toward China. While some countries acknowledged the plan's strategic implications, experts noted the lack of surprising elements or immediate policy impacts. They emphasized the US reliance on the private sector and national security framing, while expressing relief that the plan avoided disruptive or unexpected moves.The Trump administration’s release of a highly anticipated artificial intelligence policy roadmap drew a generally muted reaction from Asia, with experts viewing the plan as confirmation of President Donald Trump’s focus on competition with China while noting that it fell short of offering any surprising initiatives....

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