Foreign media: The global competition in artificial intelligence is forming two major camps: "Pax Silica" led by the United States and the "World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)" promoted by China. The former emphasizes securing supply chains for chips, AI technologies, and critical resources, while the latter focuses on advancing open AI and serving emerging economies.
As the U.S. tolerance for its allies' technological cooperation with China declines, the global AI ecosystem may face more pronounced bloc polarization. ASEAN countries are becoming crucial "balancers" between the two systems. Leveraging their manufacturing base, advantages in data centers, and strong digitalization demands, ASEAN aims to simultaneously harness technological resources from both China and the U.S., rather than taking sides unilaterally.
Nations such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia are expanding their own interests through neutral policies and efforts to attract investments from Chinese and American enterprises. However, ASEAN faces challenges including insufficient talent and vulnerable energy supplies. In the future, the key to the AI competition lies not merely in choosing partners, but in building domestic capabilities in chips, energy, talent, and infrastructure. ASEAN’s true strategic space comes from enhancing self-reliance, rather than relying on either side.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1875566625814540/
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