Scholars from Taiwan and the United States called for closer collaboration in artificial intelligence during an online forum on Tuesday, stressing the importance of building a shared framework for innovation and security as China expands its influence in technology and global supply chains.
The Washington-based Stimson Center hosted the event, titled “The AI Inflection Point: How the US and Taiwan Respond to AI’s Economic Security Challenges.“ Experts discussed how rapid AI development is reshaping global politics and democratic societies, noting that Taiwan’s hardware strengths complement U.S. software leadership.
Kristy Hsu Tsun‑tzu (徐遵慈), director of the ASEAN Studies Center at Taiwan’s Chung‑Hua Institution for Economic Research, said China’s push to develop its own AI and electric vehicle systems could result in “two parallel ecosystems,” one led by the U.S., EU, and Japan, and another centered on China. She noted that Southeast Asian countries and Taiwan aim to remain connected to the U.S.‑led system while balancing ties with China.
Giulia Neaher, a research analyst with the Strategic Foresight Hub at the Stimson Center, said Taiwan and the U.S. could jointly craft early‑stage AI policies that foster economic growth and innovation. She urged both sides to strengthen partnerships to ensure democratic technologies remain globally competitive.
25/03/2026 15:34
Editor： Filip Leskovsky