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Malaysia seeks conditional neutrality in US-China tech rivalry

Malaysia is navigating a delicate balancing act between the United States and China, aiming to maintain conditional neutrality amidst intense technological rivalry. The nation seeks to attract both US artificial intelligence chips and Chinese investment, while implementing stricter regulations to prevent sensitive technologies from being transferred between the two superpowers. This strategy is crucial for Malaysia's burgeoning data-center industry, as companies increasingly base their decisions on geopolitical alignment rather than purely economic factors. AI

IMPACT Geopolitical tensions may influence the availability and cost of AI hardware for businesses operating in Southeast Asia.

RANK_REASON Article discusses geopolitical strategy and its impact on technology trade, rather than a specific AI release or development.

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Malaysia seeks conditional neutrality in US-China tech rivalry

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vincent Tan ·

    ‘Take sides’? Malaysia insists on conditional neutrality amid US-China tech rivalry

    Malaysia is finding it increasingly difficult to stay neutral in the US-China rivalry as the superpowers lock horns over trade, investment and the security of advanced technology, according to a top government adviser. “They don’t make us take sides when it comes to foreign polic…