From “risk governance” to “competition priority”: The shift in U.S. AI strategy and its policy implications for China

LIU Lian, DU Huaxi

High-Technology and Commercialization ›› 2026, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (5) : 93.

主管:中国科学院
主办:中国科学院文献情报中心、中国高科技产业化研究会
ISSN:1006-222X
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High-Technology and Commercialization ›› 2026, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (5) : 93.

From “risk governance” to “competition priority”: The shift in U.S. AI strategy and its policy implications for China

  • LIU Lian,DU Huaxi
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In July 2025, the U.S. government issued Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan, marking a shift in the focus of U.S. AI policy from “risk governance” to “competition priority.” This study conducts a systematic analysis of the plan’s background, core provisions, and potential risks, while comparing it with the AI governance frameworks of the European Union (EU) and China. The research argues that this shift not only imposes direct competitive pressures on China but also provides valuable references for the refinement of China’s AI strategy. Based on the actual development of China’s AI industry, it is recommended to make efforts in five dimensions: top-level design, infrastructure, innovation ecosystem, governance mechanisms, and international cooperation, so as to mitigate the impact of the U.S. AI strategy shift on the global AI governance landscape.

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AI Action Plan / competition priority / deregulation / policy comparison / China-U.S. competition

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LIU Lian, DU Huaxi. From “risk governance” to “competition priority”: The shift in U.S. AI strategy and its policy implications for China[J]. High-Technology and Commercialization. 2026, 32(5): 93

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