A senior U.S. official highlights efforts to expand American AI solutions in Asia following high-level trade meetings and tech CEO visits.
The U.S. is intensifying efforts to promote American AI technology across Asia, a senior State Department official said, as competition with China accelerates. The push follows President Trump’s recent visit to China, which included tech executives, and comes amid U.S. restrictions on Chinese access to advanced semiconductors.
China has already blocked major U.S. platforms like Google and Facebook, while Beijing develops cheaper alternatives. The U.S. will host workshops during an APEC digital event in July, engaging all 21 member economies. Officials expect U.S. tech firms to gain broader market access in China despite ongoing tensions.
Discussions at APEC meetings this month focused on AI applications in food traceability and other sectors. The initiative aims to counter China’s growing influence in regional technology adoption.