North Asia
AI policy coverage for North Asian countries including Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia
North Asia: Diverse Models of Structured Governance
North Asia's major powers forge distinct AI governance paths - from Japan's flexible principles to China's state control and South Korea's legal framework.
China: Structured Regulation with a Focus on Safety and Control
China builds comprehensive AI regulation framework prioritizing safety and state control while fostering innovation, setting global precedent.
Hong Kong: Global Alignment Through Data and Ethics Governance
Hong Kong builds rigorous data governance and ethical AI frameworks, positioning itself as Asia's most trusted hub for compliant AI development.
Japan: Principles-Led Governance with Strong Industry Input
Japan pioneers AI governance through principles over rules, fostering innovation via government-industry collaboration and ethical standards.
Mongolia: Laying the Foundations for Digital Governance and Data Protection
Mongolia rockets to 13th in Asia for e-government, transforming from nomadic traditions to digital governance leader with national ID systems and data protection.
South Korea: Building a Legal Base for a Data-Driven Economy
South Korea's Data 3 Act creates a unified framework enabling AI development through pseudonymised data while maintaining strict privacy safeguards.
Taiwan: AI Basic Act Balancing Innovation and Accountability
Taiwan enacts comprehensive AI Basic Act with risk-based regulation, establishing human-centric principles while avoiding burdensome private sector obligations.