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Asia's middle powers want a say in technology standards
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Fusion42 · 1 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Asia Pacific middle powers like South Korea, Taiwan, India, Japan, and Australia are actively shaping technology standards through technical contributions, state-backed infrastructures, and plurilateral diplomacy, shifting influence away from the US-China duopoly. These strategies enhance their global influence on emerging tech standards such as 5G, AI, and digital public infrastructures.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.
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You face a shifting balance as middle powers in Asia-Pacific enter the standards-setting arena, opening new gateways to influence global tech protocols beyond US-China control. Prioritise partnerships with prominent firms and governments in South Korea, Taiwan, and India to access these emerging standardisation channels.
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