Asia's middle powers want a say in technology standards

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.

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