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U.S.-China AI Rivalry May Spark Regulatory Cooperation

2/14/2026

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Researchers Promote Cooperation

AI is a key area of U.S.-China competition, yet researchers from Hong Kong and Singapore say it could foster regulatory dialogue through local policy convergence.
The study, published in the Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, argues for local policy convergence and challenges the view of strict divergence.
Despite rivalry, researchers see potential cooperation on global AI governance and safety, with institutions from Hong Kong and Singapore involved.

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China's AI Innovation

China's AI sector includes over 4,500 companies and a market near 600 billion yuan.
The government promotes innovation through the AI+ strategy, integrating AI across industries.
Experts stress the importance of shared evidence for informed policymaking and the challenges of managing risks associated with open AI models.
The International AI Safety Report 2026 emphasizes global cooperation to address AI risks, citing the Bletchley Declaration signed by 28 nations.

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Researchers Promote Cooperation

AI is a key area of U.S.-China competition, yet researchers from Hong Kong and Singapore say it could foster regulatory dialogue through local policy convergence.
The study, published in the Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, argues for local policy convergence and challenges the view of strict divergence.
Despite rivalry, researchers see potential cooperation on global AI governance and safety, with institutions from Hong Kong and Singapore involved.

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