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08 Jul 2025
Southeast Asia needn't take sides in US-China tech rivalry. It can learn from both, experts say
Summary: Southeast Asia should leverage the best of both US and Chinese AI technologies while developing its own capabilities. The region’s strong app environment, young demographic, and relatively low R&D costs provide an edge in applying AI to real products and services. Southeast Asia could also serve as a neutral ground for US-China dialogue on responsible AI application and proactively develop its own AI regulations.