What can China-US cooperation contribute to the exploration of AI governance's 'third path'?
A piece from China's state-run Global Times examines whether cooperation between China and the United States could help build a so-called third path for AI governance, distinct from either country's current approach.
Why this matters: The framing matters more than it might seem. Most AI governance debates happen inside Western institutions or inside China's regulatory system, rarely between them. A third path sounds neutral, but the source is a Chinese state outlet with its own agenda. What gets called a compromise in global AI governance can quietly set the rules for how data flows, how surveillance is justified, and whose rights get protected. People outside both governments rarely get a seat at that table.
Who should care: AI governance · Lawyers · Administrators · General readers · Policy
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