Nations unite to strengthen AI and chip networks
Officials highlight cooperation on minerals, semiconductors and trusted information networks across participating nations.
South Korea has joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, a new partnership aimed at fortifying the global AI and semiconductor supply chain. Representatives from nine nations met in Washington to outline joint goals on minerals, chips, energy and data infrastructure.
Seven participating countries signed a declaration stressing the need to reduce harmful dependencies and strengthen cooperation. References to non-market behaviour, overcapacity and unfair dumping were widely interpreted as veiled criticism of the Chinese dominant position in critical technologies.
US officials framed Pax Silica as a long-term alliance covering software, platforms, mineral refining and advanced hardware. Member states also pledged to build secure information networks incorporating fibreoptic systems, data centres and communication technologies.
Seoul plans to engage in working groups focused on investment, research and talent exchange for chips and AI. Yet analysts warn that diverging views may emerge if Washington pushes for tougher measures targeting Beijing, potentially increasing political and economic pressure on participating nations.
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