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US and China Vie for Southeast Asia’s AI Alignment

Source: SCMP Artificial Intelligence Source published: 21 Aug 2026 NadiAI generated: 01 Sep 2026
US and China Vie for Southeast Asia’s AI Alignment
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Washington is promoting a China-free AI supply chain called Pax Silica while Beijing seeks regional members for its World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico). Southeast Asian leaders who claim non-alignment face increased pressure to choose between these blocs, sources told SCMP.

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The rivalry could force Southeast Asian states to recalibrate non-aligned stances and affect regional technology partnerships and supply chains.

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  1. Washington is promoting a China-free AI supply chain called Pax Silica. [1]
  2. Beijing is seeking regional members for the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico). [1]
  3. Sources told SCMP that Southeast Asian leaders' non-aligned posture will be tested by this AI competition. [1]
  1. SCMP Artificial Intelligence: China and US push Southeast Asia over their AI blocs. Will it test region’s non-alignment? 21 Aug 2026

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